Savory Bombay Toast (Masala Toast)
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Savory Bombay Toast (Masala Toast)
Description
Savory Bombay Toast prepares bread slices by soaking them in an egg mixture blended with milk, finely chopped jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cooking the soaked bread on a buttered skillet at low to medium heat ensures a brown, crispy surface without burning, while the egg cooks thoroughly inside.
The presence of jalapeño adds a controlled spiciness, balanced by the sharpness of cheddar cheese and fresh herbal notes from the cilantro and onions. The texture combines a crispy, buttery crust with a soft, flavorful center, appealing to those who enjoy savory, spiced toast dishes.
Ideal served hot, this toast can be enjoyed as a standalone breakfast, snack, or light meal. Additional cheese or cilantro can be sprinkled on top to suit taste preferences. Using buttery breads like brioche or challah complements the richness of the egg mixture, though other breads can work effectively.
Judging the egg mixture to bread ratio is key, aiming for saturation without sogginess. Cooking on moderate heat avoids burnt exteriors and undercooked interiors. Cast iron pans are recommended for even heating.
Ingredients
For the egg mixture:
- 3 egg
- ¾ cup milk subsitute with almond milk for vegan version
For the toast:
- 1 jalapeño adjust to your spice tolerance
- ¼ red onions medium size, chopped finely
- 2-3 prigs cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon cheddar cheese grated fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or a couple of twists, to your liking, fresh ground
- 2 tablespoon butter split evenly across each slice
- 4 lices bread preferably brioche
Instructions
- In a bowl (shallow and wide enough to hold a full slice of bread) - whisk eggs and milk together
- Add finely chopped jalapenos, red onions, and cilantro and whisk well
- Add shredded cheddar cheese along with salt and pepper and mix well
- Heat a cast iron skillet (or pan) on low to medium flame - melt butter
- Dip a slice of bread in this egg mixture and place on the pan - cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom is brown
- Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is brown
- If you want, add more cheese to the top and garnish with more fresh cilantro - serve hot!
Notes
- The egg-to-bread ratio should saturate bread without making it soggy; some trial and error may be needed.
- Cook on low to medium heat to avoid burning while allowing the egg to cook fully.
- A cast iron skillet is preferred for even heat distribution, though it takes longer to warm up.
- Butter-rich bread like brioche or challah enhances flavor and texture but any bread can be used.
- This recipe originated as a way to use stale bread.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 873mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 617IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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