Savory Vegan French Toast with Bold Spices and Kala Namak

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour or gram or besan flour (100g)
• 1 tsp flax meal for binding
• 1 cup water or unsweetened plant milk (236ml)
• 1/2 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces (stale or day-old works best)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1-2 green chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to heat preference)
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp kala namak (black salt), to sprinkle on top after cooking
• 1-2 tbsp neutral oil for pan-frying
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or 1 tsp paprika for milder flavor
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Hummus or vegan yogurt
• Fresh salad (cucumber, tomato, greens)
• Pickled onions or a quick chutney
• Sliced avocado and chili oil