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Lentil Bread Gluten free Yeast-free Vegan Sandwich Bread Recipe

February 18, 2015 By Richa 249 Comments

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Urad Dal Lentils made into a batter and baked to make a soft flavorful nutritious Lentil bread. This Lentil Sandwich Bread is Free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten, nut. Can be made corn-free. Can be made grain-free by omitting the rice flour. Paleo Vegan Glutenfree Recipe. 

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Urad Dal Lentils made into a batter and baked to make a soft flavorful nutritious Lentil bread. This Lentil Sandwich Bread is Free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten, nut. Can be made corn-free. Can be made grain-free by omitting the rice flour. Paleo Vegan Glutenfree Recipe | Vegan Richa

The amazing thing about Urad dal (split and dehusked black gram) batter is that it aerates by itself really well. Hence, the dal is the mandatory ingredient in the southern Indian crepes(Dosa) and steamed cakes(idli). Urad dal is also used to make Vadas(fried dumplings) which have just one main ingredient- urad dal.

Another feature of urad dal is that it keeps the final product moist and soft. All of these properties make it a great candidate to make today’s bread. 

There really isn’t a substitute for Urad Dal. No other lentil works as the batter will not ferment. You can buy the urad dal lentils online on amazon Urad Dal Matpe Beans, Split or from an Indian store (much cheaper). This bread also obviously has the strong taste of the dal. If you have tried South Indian food, then you might know and its taste.

This bread might seem like it has a hard crust right after baking but it gets softer as it sits because the dal leaks moisture. The photos do not do justice to how soft and delicious this bread is. There is no gluten or gum or nuts or added yeast in this bread. 

Welcome to my world of experimentation 🙂

Lentil Bread gluten free | Vegan Richa

The lentil batter can also be left at room temperature to ferment for a few hours for a more leavened bread. The dal attracts wild yeast and ferments. I am not sure if that would be technically called yeast-free after fermentation. 

Things to know before jumping into this recipe, this bread is going to taste like urad dal lentils. This bread is denser than a usual sandwich bread.  /the bread is also very moist. So if you slice it before it has cooled, it will feel like it has not cooked through, but it has. If the bread doesn’t turn out right, just add the chopped bread into any of the indian sauces or sambhar(split pea stew) to soften and serve.

Or make a mini loaf with 1/2 cup lentils in a mini loaf pan to try first. You can also make fat pancakes with the batter and use them as burger buns.

This bread is full of protein, so make some grilled sandwiches with this one for a hearty snack! 

Urad Dal pictured below. 

Urad Dal

More gluten-free breads on the blog

GLUTEN-FREE FLAT-BREAD BURGER BUNS
GLUTEN-FREE OAT RICE FOCACCIA STYLE PIZZA CRUST 
GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN WHITE BREAD LOAF Mini
GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY SANDWICH BREAD

and more gf breads here

Urad Dal Lentils made into a batter and baked to make a soft flavorful nutritious Lentil bread. This Lentil Sandwich Bread is Free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten, nut. Can be made corn-free. Can be made grain-free by omitting the rice flour. Paleo Vegan Glutenfree Recipe. | Vegan Richa

 

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Lentil Bread - Gluten-free Vegan Sandwich Bread

Urad Dal Lentils made into a batter and baked to make a soft flavorful nutritious bread. Allergen Information: Free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten, nut. Can be made corn-free. Can be made grain-free by omitting the rice flour. Add 1 tsp xanthan gum for lighter bread. Makes 1 medium bread pan (8.5 by 4.5 inch loaf pan)
Prep Time8 hrs
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time9 hrs
Course: Bread
Cuisine: fusion
Servings: 6
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups (300 g) urad dal (split and skinned black gram- Urad Dal Matpe)
  • 3 tbsp rice flour
  • 3 Tbsp corn starch or tapioca starch
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp flaxmeal or psyllium husk
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp oil

Instructions

  • Soak the urad dal overnight. Drain and add to a food processor. Process the dal until it is just slightly gritty. Process for 30 to 45 seconds then move the dal with a spatula. It will take 3 to 4 minutes to break the lentils down into a batter type consistency. Add just a little water (3 to 6 Tablespoons) to help with the processing. Add the rest of the ingredients and process for a minute to combine. Check the batter for aeration. (drop a half tsp of batter in a cup of water. The batter should float on the top). If not aerated well , transfer the thick batter to a bowl and whip with a large spoon a few times, then check again. the batter should be thick and pasty but also slightly bubbly.
  • Drop batter into parchment lined bread pan. Spray oil on top and even it out using a light hand so the air in the batter is not pressed out.
  • Preheat the oven to 395 degrees F / 200ºc. Bake for 45 minutes. Cover the bread with another parchment after first 15 to 20 minutes by placing the parchment on the loaf pan. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees F / 190ºc after 45 minutes, remove parchment and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Cool completely before slicing. (about an hour). The bread slices more easily the next day. Refrigerate the bread for upto 5 days in an airtight container. The bread crust is crusty the first day and gets softer as it sits because of moisture. Moisture in the storage container after a day is normal. I like to use to bread with chutney toppings or simple sandwiches.

Notes

Note: For a fermented batter, Make the batter without baking powder and let it sit covered in a warm place to ferment for about 6 hours. You can mix in the baking powder if you like or omit it, and bake.
 
Nutritional values based on 1 serving (2 slices)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lentil Bread - Gluten-free Vegan Sandwich Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 392mg17%
Potassium 593mg17%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12.2g24%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Lentil Bread gluten free | Vegan Richa

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  1. Anna says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Oh my gosh, dosa bread! you’re a genius! I better show my mom this, she makes the fluffiest idlis I’ve ever had 😉

    Reply
  2. Mary Eckert says

    June 29, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I am making this now. I soaked the lentils for about 18 hours. The blended up nicely in my blender with water. I used some honey for sweetness. I also used sunflower and pumpkin seeds because I didn’t have any flaxseed. It smells wonderful! It should be done in about 10 minutes. I don’t know if I will be able to keep from slicing it!

    Reply
    • user says

      September 10, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      wha… why would you use honey?!

      Reply
  3. Tess says

    July 24, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Richa!

    OMGoodness! I am loving your beautiful recipes and blog…am I allowed to pin your recipes?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      July 24, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks. Yes, of course, pin away!

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    I just pulled this out of the oven. It smells heavenly! How am I going to wait the hour for it to cool down?

    Thanks so much for this recipe. I think it is going to become a go to at our house.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      July 29, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  5. Amanda Theod says

    August 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Can this bread be frozen, defrosted and used later? Just thinking of ways to not let the uneaten part of the loaf go to waste — after your recommended time frame to keep this fresh in the fridge. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 21, 2016 at 11:06 am

      I haven’t tried it. You might want to freeze and slice and see.

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    I found urad dal labelled as gluten free from Cosmoveda, organic as well, and the bread is so incredibly delicious and light. It tastes like a “flour bread” meets sponge cake to me. There must be endless possibilities for this batter. I only fermented the batter and left out the baking powder, there was no need using it 🙂
    This is now officially my breakfast sandwich (I had it with hummus) and lunch on the go. So good I wish I could give it six stars! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 23, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Aww yeah! so glad it turns out so well! baking powder is a failsafe in case the fermentation isnt enough to leaven and hold the bread.

      Reply
  7. jadm says

    August 30, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe worked for me. As one person already said, I will make it again and again. It’s great to have a bread that fulfills my diet’s bean requirement. And I think it’s delicious. I love spreading a thin layer of tahini on it as a treat with my tea. Thank you for this breakthrough!

    Reply
  8. Star says

    October 20, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    You are my savior!! May you be eternally blessed! I have been a bit depressed lately as I have a variety of intolerance and every time I had a craving of something it was a continuous No, No, and the last one being beans and chickpeas which I used for pancakes, or flatbread, pizza etc. The only legume I can eat is lentils with which I made some kind of crackers but not too inspiring. But finally your recipe. I cannot find urad dal, even from amazon they would not deliver to Italy, so decided to try with normal lentils and it has worked, and for me is greater than great! I let the batter ferment 6 hours as you said, the batter floats in water and the bread looks like your picture but black, but the taste is great. I cannot put any of the ingredients like rice flour or cornstarch, just flaxseeds and so it is very dense of course, but it is so lovely to have something to enjoy in the morning, I put a fresh tomato puree with olive oil and salt (Andalusian Style), or melted dark chocolate or hummus. It has to go with some sauce otherwise on its on it is too dense, but for me for the moment until i can get the urad dal, I am super happy!! Thank you and thank you again!

    Reply
  9. Jenny says

    October 27, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    Hi there 🙂 ,
    Thankyou for sharing such a great sounding recipe . I am wondering if you think it is possible to use whole urid dal over the split urid dal ? I am hoping that this loaf with make anan awesome pull apart loaf for taking as a share plate to a wedding picnic for all the gluten free and vegan guest to enjoy … Jenjen

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 28, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      the whole urad dal will make an ashy grey loaf which might look unappetizing. Try a small batch first to see. Pull apart would be difficult with this as this is a dense bread.

      Reply
  10. Deb says

    November 19, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I couldn’t wait to try this. Here is what I did, though. I don’t use salt so I substituted an organo spice seasoning and used applesauce instead of the oil. It fod not rise and i forgot to cover until 45 minutes. Then i sliced it too quickly and ate it. It was,still good but next time i will splurge with 1/2 tsp salt and let it ferment and try a smaller loaf pan and follow the directions better!

    Reply
  11. Deborah says

    November 23, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I can’t thank you enough for this recipe!! 2nd time making it. This time, i kept the salt in, fermented for 5 hours, 1 tsp baking powder and i add a tsp of Italian seasoning and waited until the next day to slice. Used my electric knife. I wish i could post a picture. One question. It doesn’t really rise. Is there way to get the loaf more sandwichy-higher like in your picture?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      November 23, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Great! Yes, it doesnt rise much because of the weight of the lentils, but it should get a bit aerated because of the fermentation. If you make it into muffins, the rise is more visible. I use a medium loaf pan 8.5 by 4.5, so the batter already fills up high in the pan and bakes to just a bit of rise.

      Reply
  12. Floortje says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for many great recipes! I could not get it to buble ore to float..I used broken flax seeds maybe that’s the problem? The batre was very sticky.I put it in the oven anyway hope something will come out that is ok ????

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 31, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      Hope it turned out well.

      Reply
  13. Paulo says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Hi Richa. I would like to give a tip for those having a hard time finding Urad Dal (Vigna mungo). It’s possible to replace it with Cowpeas (Black-eyed peas – Vigna unguiculata). Urad Dal and Black-eyed peas are from the same cultivated genus Vigna. Black-eyed pea batter aerates by itself just like Urad Dal batter does. Here in Brazil we can even buy split and skinned cowpeas which look a lot like split and skinned urad dal.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 7, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Thats interesting. I am going to try it with cowpeas and will update the post if it works!

      Reply
  14. J Waterloo says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Hi, Do you have calorie count for the bread? Thank you

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 23, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      I dont unfortunately. if you do calculate it, do leave it in the comments.

      Reply
    • Richa says

      February 23, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      oh wait, someone posted above -” Based on the ingredients plugged into MyFitnessPal, a loaf will yield 1400 calories and 227 carbs. I’d want to get as many slices as possible out of it.”

      Reply
  15. Claudette Fubler says

    March 11, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Hi, can I make this bread without the rice flour ? I’m trying to exclude all grains from my diet . Thanks .

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 11, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Yes, use more of the lentils.

      Reply
  16. Claudette Fubler says

    March 12, 2017 at 7:52 am

    Thank you very much for your quick response. I am anxious to try this recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    April 16, 2017 at 1:42 am

    Hi Richard
    Love your blog and have your fab book.

    Could I double this recipe to make a bigger loaf of would all those lentils be too heavy? Have just made this bread and am waiting for it to come out of the oven. Can’t wait…

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 16, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Hi Kate – I do not think doubling would work. It will make it too heavy to rise.

      Reply
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    April 17, 2017 at 4:43 am

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    “This message may not have been sent by: [email protected] Learn more Report phishing”

    BTW- I LOVE your site.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:23 am

      hmm maybe some rules changed with feedburner or gmail? I checked the feed email mail on my yahoo account and i dint see it.

      Reply
  19. Sindhu says

    April 25, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    This is awesome! I never knew you could make a bread with urad dal! One question – my FP is not working currently. Do you think I can use an Indian stone grinder to grind it (like the south indian vada) ? Using a blender won’t work without water/liquid. I currently grind idli/dosa batters using my stone grinder. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 25, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      yes you can follow same method as vada. Let the mixture ferment by sitting for a bit. The lighter the batter, the higher the bread will rise.

      Reply
  20. Christine McMahan says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    This sounds great. I’m anxious to try it but I have black Urad and I’m not sure what to use it for. I don’t imagine it will work for this because it’s whole.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 27, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      It will work, but the color will be off and the smell of the lentils will be stronger. Try it with urad dal one before so you get the flavor and texture right.

      Reply
  21. Marlena G. says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Hi Richa,

    I’m so excited to have come across this recipe and can’t wait to try it! I have been learning a lot about mung beans and I’ve been dying to make a loaf of bread with them. Do you think it would make a good substitute for the Urad Dal? What would you suggest for such a recipe?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 27, 2017 at 11:56 pm

      you can sprout the mung beans and add them to salads or lightly spice them up and fill up sandwihes or wraps

      Reply
  22. Corinna says

    September 18, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Tried making this bread for the first time yesterday. I was worried that my loaf pan wasn’t large enough to hold all the batter, so I baked it in a 2-qt Pyrex baking/ casserole dish instead. Cut into small rectangles and ate with homemade chunky marinara sauce on top. So good. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      September 18, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Awesome! yes you can make the batter into a focaccia

      Reply
  23. Renae says

    December 1, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Hi Richa.I was wondering if this beautiful recipe would work with lentil flour or all rice flour instead of the urad dal? Also,I’m loving that you’re using psyllium more in your recipes,as being a gluten free vegan who can’t tolerate xanthan/guar gums can get very frustrating.Sorry,one more thing.In some of your other recipes that call for flax meal(such as the gf brownies) could i replace it with psyllium husk powder too? Thank You 🙂

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 1, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      not this bread. You can try my oat flour based bread with a bit of lentil flour and rice flour. http://www.veganricha.com/category/gluten-free-bread

      it depends on the recipe, psyllium doesnt always make a good sub for flax. it an make it a bit gummy. Chia seeds would better. you can make a meal of chia seeds so they are not as prominent in the baked result

      Reply
      • renae says

        December 1, 2017 at 11:38 pm

        Thank you Richa!

        Reply
  24. Christina says

    January 21, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    What is the nutrition for a single serving? What is a serving?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      The calculation was for the whole loaf. I changed it to 6 servings, 2 slices each, as you would get 12 to 14 slices.

      Reply
  25. Janine says

    January 25, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this tonight! I took a little nibble off the side before the one hour cooling time was up-WOW sooo yummy!!! Thank-you so very much for this recipe 🙂

    Reply
  26. Chessie says

    January 26, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    I just made this and it’s cooling on the counter right now. I cut a tiny slice off the end to see how it came out, and the texture seems right and it tastes good. The only thing is … it’s about an inch tall! It doesn’t look at all like your photo. I let the urad dal soak for several hours longer than “overnight,” and the batter seemed bubbly, but it just didn’t rise. I used a normal-sized loaf pan, too. So it’s a good bread to have with soup and suchlike, but I couldn’t make a sandwich with it.

    Any idea where I went wrong? It tastes good enough that I’ll try it again, but I was hoping for a sandwich bread. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 26, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      Maybe the loaf size pan. You can double up on the batter. You can also slice it horizontally if you want slices.

      Reply
      • Chessie says

        March 3, 2018 at 3:05 pm

        5 stars
        I made this again but used the batter to make a pizza. I omitted the cumin and used Italian spices instead, and it worked out very nicely. So I have a go-to recipe to make my own gluten-free pizza crust! Thank you.

        Reply
        • Richa says

          March 3, 2018 at 8:15 pm

          thats awesome!

          Reply
  27. Sharon K says

    March 10, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Can one use already ground urad dal flour? I notice that amazon has a bag of the “deep” brand urad dal flour., and a handful of others. If so, how much ground flour does the amount of the split dal turn into?
    Thank you.

    Reply
  28. Sharon K says

    March 10, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    oops. I found an earlier comment where you said the already ground flour will not work, so never mind.
    i did not see that earlier comment. sorry.

    Reply
  29. Prema says

    March 18, 2018 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    Hi Richa,
    I just now made this urad dhal bread,tastes yum. I ground it in my stone grinder and I used the whole urad without skin,which is what I had. Only the rise wasn’t enough in the loaf. Can I make it omitting the rice flour? I am going to try and leave the dough to ferment before baking next time.
    Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 18, 2018 at 11:39 am

      you an double the batter for a taller loaf. Or us a smaller loaf pan. The batter an very heavy with larger pans and larger amounts. And yes do let it ferment for a bit. The extra aeration is always helpful in making lighter bread. Yes you can omit the rice flour

      Reply
      • Prashanthi says

        May 11, 2020 at 8:43 am

        5 stars
        Hi Richa… thank you for amazing recipe. Wanted to try grain free version but opted for barnyard millet. Didn’t have starch so used soaked sabudana. Bread turned out yummy!!!!!!

        Reply
        • Vegan Richa Support says

          May 11, 2020 at 1:21 pm

          excellent

          Reply
  30. gina says

    March 29, 2018 at 8:12 am

    I made this with the exact same lentils I picked up from an Indian grocery in Jacksonville and was not able to get a fluffy enough / aerated enough batter (dough did not float) and even though the result looks nothing like your bread (mottled with lentil bits) it is one of my favorite “breads” ever. I have a huge love for dense, seedy, nutty Eastern European & Northern European breads and they are entirely too hard to find where I am (in Florida). This lentil loaf actually provides the look & texture of what I have wanted in a bread like I described. So even though it’s not sandwich-style bread, I’m pretty happy. Nay, ecstatic! Will be making it again just like I did the 1st time (adding spices, etc as I go). I consider it a happy accident. So far, I like a slice of it as my mid-morning snack at work spreading it w/ Earth Balance or spiced ghee from Trader Joe’s. Have tried sunflower seed butter too which is amazing. It satisfies me beautifully. Just thought I’d share. 🙂

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    • Richa says

      April 1, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      hmm maybe use a blender to make a smooth batter. You an add in other seeds in the batter and bake for a seedy bread like you want. I am glad you loved it either way!

      Reply
  31. lyne m friendly says

    April 20, 2018 at 11:00 am

    I know little on the science fo baking. this sounds great. Just a few questions.

    Can I add yeast to this bread? Does this bread get hard? Will yeast change the consistency?

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    • Richa says

      April 20, 2018 at 11:19 am

      yes you can add yeast to the bread. Just add some instant yeast to the batter. Yeast might add just a bit more airyness to the rbead consistencyc. Hoewever if you leave the batter too long before baking, the batter will get sour.

      Reply
  32. Rebecca Hugo-Saraceno says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:32 am

    I tried making this lentil bread twice and both times it came out disastrous 🙁
    The batter was like wall paper paste – so sticky and it didn’t have the bubbles. Very sad as I was so excited to try lentil bread. The second time I added more baking powder in case that was the problem but same result.

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    • Richa says

      May 11, 2018 at 12:02 am

      hmm. did you use the urad lentils?

      Reply
    • Michelle says

      December 9, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      I had the same reaction, the smell of the lentils before cooking and after is awful. Is it supposed to have this pungent scent?

      Reply
      • Richa says

        December 10, 2018 at 6:50 pm

        it depends. the lentils have a peculiar smell. if you havent smelt it ever before, you might find it pungent.
        The other reason could be if the lentils were really old or were whole lentils. Those sometimes will ferment too quickly and add the sour or moldy smell.
        If its generally too smelly and unpalatable, i think its probably old lentils.
        People have made this bread with other lentils such as red or yellow lentils as well andthose are not smelly. It doesnt rise as well as with urad lentils but works

        Reply
  33. Sonali says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:13 am

    5 stars
    Thank you Richa, great recipe! I have made this bread several times now, love it.

    Reply
  34. Sarah Beirne says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Can you use arrowroot instead of corn starch? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 25, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      yes

      Reply
  35. Kate says

    June 29, 2018 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Hi Richa,
    I made this amazing bread about 10 days ago and I am so surprised about how long it lasts!
    I just finished the loaf, toasted with homemade goats cheese and homemade spicy mango sauce.
    An absolute taste sensation!
    Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 29, 2018 at 10:33 am

      thats awesome!

      Reply
  36. Maggie Momeyer says

    July 7, 2018 at 8:59 am

    You lost rice flour or that it can be omitted. I am allergic to wheat and rice, what could I use in place of rice flour? Or what changes if I just omit it?

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    • Richa says

      July 7, 2018 at 10:43 am

      you can omit it. Soak more the lentils as a sub

      Reply
  37. Rosie says

    July 19, 2018 at 9:36 am

    4 stars
    Hi ! First of all, I love your blog. Regarding this recipe, I followed everything exactly and my bread did not rise enough to use as sandwich bread. Is there any tweaking you would recommend like more baking powder or something? It turned out great other than did not rise enough.

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    • Richa says

      July 27, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      The batter makes a small bread. You can possibly use a smaller loaf pan for a taller loaf and also a bit more baking powder

      Reply
  38. Ramona says

    January 26, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    This looks so good –love my vadas so I am excited to try this — I do have a question can I use Urid dhal flour instead –I use a mill often and mill my own grains etc

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    • Richa says

      January 26, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      The flour doesnt ferment well as the dal bean gets damaged in milling. It might work. Try a small portion

      Reply
  39. Susan Rosenthal says

    February 24, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    Would this recipe work if I process the Urad dal into flour before making the batter?

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    • Richa says

      February 24, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      no that damages the bean and its ability to ferment

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  40. Pierrette says

    May 23, 2019 at 9:59 am

    I cannot seem to find urad dal that is Guten Free. the ones that I find on Amazon either do not mention GF or say that they are processed in a facility that also processes other things such as wheat. Can you guide me? I live in Canada but I am willing to order from US if the shipping is not too outrageous.

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    • Richa says

      May 23, 2019 at 11:31 am

      hmm. I am not sure. there might be some orgnanic brands. Or you could wash the dal 2-3 times and drain well before using if that works. Maybe theres a local farm growing some and you can get the fresh beans and try those.

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  41. judee says

    October 7, 2019 at 3:23 am

    This recipe looks easy and amazing! How do you think this would work with Toor dal ( I just happen to have a 7 pound bag of Toor dal but no urad dal.) just wondering

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    • Richa says

      October 7, 2019 at 9:47 am

      it wont work well with toor dal as it doesnt ferment easily. :). You can use a mix of toor dal and white rice, soak, blend and then bake into small muffins. a loaf would be hard as the weight of that much volume would need the fermentation to add air during baking and without the fermentation the loaf will be flat.

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  42. Kale Assassin says

    October 10, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this bread is amazing! I have made 3 loafs I’ve 2 days and my family is devouring them. We made grilled vegan cheese sandwiches and they were delicious. I can’t get my kids to stop eating it just plain either. I did use about 8 tbs of water and I didn’t have psyllium husk so I used xantham gum. I also brushed mine with garlic coconut oil on top and they turned out perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful recipes 😁

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    • Richa says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:47 pm

      Awesome! yes anything garlic and buttery on top would be very helpful for the crust! so glad everyone loved it!

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  43. Katie says

    October 11, 2019 at 6:13 am

    I tried making this twice now and neither time turned out. I really cannot figure out what went wrong as I followed the recipe exactly as it was written. The first loaf I soaked the lentils for about 9 hours and the second almost a full 24 hours. Neither batch seemed to aerate (though I don’t think I overworked it) so the texture is very dense, and the loaf ends up being about an inch and a half high. I was so excited to find this recipe, and it seemed so simple and straightforward, but I just don’t know why it isn’t working for me.

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    • Richa says

      October 12, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      It might be the size of the pan (I use 8.5 by 4.5inches), or the dal(lentils), they may be old, or not the right lentils and hence they are not fermenting and aerating. Try a smaller amount, let it sit to ferment after blending for an hour, add in more baking powder, gently mixing it so the air doesnt escape. add to a muffin pan for a few muffins and then bake.

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  44. Archana says

    October 15, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Hi Richa,
    , This sounds wonderful .. was just wondering… What can i substitute for the corn meal ? As don’t get it here in India .

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    • Richa says

      October 16, 2019 at 12:02 am

      cornstarch is called corn flour in india

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  45. Zainab says

    October 18, 2019 at 1:19 am

    I’m making his just now. Can I add oats flour instead of rice flour? Thank u

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    • Richa says

      October 18, 2019 at 11:05 am

      yes

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  46. Nichole says

    October 21, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for posting this!

    You wrote about natural fermentation and that, especially for lentils, seems to be a long lived and active research topic for improving bioavailabilty of its nutrients.
    The reasearch suggests that natural fermentation of lentils by themselves uses the lactic acid cycle (LAB bacteria) dominated by lactobacillus in the first 24 hours.
    The dosa batter has other elements that bring yeast maybe (and the ethanol alcohol cycle).

    I made a version of your recipe with sprouted pinto beans I already had, replaced all the other dry ingredients with flaxseed meal and 75 g of sourdough starter (made from rye) and any water needed was the aquafaba from boiling the beans. Fermented for a couple of hours at 95F, then baked in a thin layer 9×9 casserole dish as a dutch oven, similar to your baking directions of covered and uncovered (which are so helpful! Best bean bread I’ve ever had…).
    The bread did rise and cook really well and is thin enough to be thick sandwich bread, but an 11×11 casserole dish would have been even better for more sandwich-like widths.
    Thanks for the delicious helpful recipe,
    Nichole

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    • Nichole says

      October 21, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Forgot to add that I once fermented beans using mesenteroides to speed up the pH drop to the safe levels that their natural fermentation already does as it creates LAB bacteria.
      That’s from a vegetable fermentation kit (often used on cabbage in making sauerkraft and kimchi, etc).

      The only recipes I could find on using the results were for Chinese bean pastes sometimes called stinky beans I think. Those looked interesting but had so much salt so I didn’t make them yet.
      (Fermenting in anaerobic conditions and with mesenteroides as a fast starter, and don’t need the salt to draw out the water, so not sure why so many vegetable fermentation recipes use as much salt as they do…).
      Those bean pastes are very popular though. Do you recommend any for fermented beans? Indian bean pastes?

      🙂

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  47. Paula says

    January 9, 2020 at 6:30 am

    Hi! Do you think this recipe work with yellow mung dal instead? Itching to make this bread but only have this dal at home:)

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    • Richa says

      January 9, 2020 at 10:14 am

      it wont give you the same result. If you can rice, use half moong dal and half white rice, soak and use similarly

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  48. Heather Seachrist says

    March 31, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    And I could use split red lentils instead of the lentils you used??

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    • Richa says

      March 31, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      they dont ferment as much, you can use them and make small muffins

      Reply
  49. Melody Elizabeth Laker says

    April 22, 2020 at 8:20 am

    Can I make using urad flour (matpe flour)?

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    • Vegan Richa Support says

      April 24, 2020 at 10:51 am

      Yes, you should be fine.

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  50. Michelle Connor says

    May 22, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful gluten-free dairy free bread. I had to cook mine about 15 minutes longer but it still came out very very good. I sliced a piece and topped it with fresh avocado and tomatoes. I use chickpea flour instead of the rice flour. I will definitely make this again.

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    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 22, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      sounds great! thanks for the info

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