Masala Bruschetta
Masala Bruschetta, a crisp toast topped with fresh, spiced tomatoes. A quick Indian-style appetizer.
Servings: 2
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 240 g ripe tomatoes diced (2 pieces)
- 10 g onion finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
- 5 g green chili minced, optional (1 piece)
- 1 g cumin powder ½ teaspoon
- 0.5 g chili flakes ¼ teaspoon
- 15 ml olive oil
- 5 g chopped coriander or basil 1 tablespoon
- Salt to taste
- 180 g baguette or sourdough slices 6 slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, chili, cumin, chili flakes, olive oil, herbs, and salt.
- Toast bread slices until crisp.
- Spoon tomato mixture on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient swaps
- Use cherry tomatoes if regular tomatoes are not very juicy.
- Swap green chili with black pepper if you prefer less heat.
- Basil gives an Italian touch, while coriander keeps it more Indian.
- Remove excess tomato seeds to avoid soggy toast.
- Toast the bread just before serving for the best crunch.
- Mix the tomato topping gently to keep the pieces intact.
- Prepare the tomato mixture up to 2 hours in advance and keep it chilled.
- Toast the bread only at serving time.
- Leftover topping can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Serve as a starter, tea-time snack, or party appetizer.
- Pair with soups, salads, or light pasta dishes.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil just before serving.
- Add grated cheese or paneer on top and lightly grill.
- Mix in finely chopped olives for extra depth.
- Add a pinch of chat masala for a street-style flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg