5 from 111 votes
Savory Bombay Toast (Masala Toast)
Savory Bombay Toast, also known as Masala Toast, is made by dipping bread slices into a spiced egg and milk mixture containing jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, and cheddar cheese, then pan-frying until crisp and golden. The toast delivers a balance of spicy, creamy, and fresh herbal flavors with a tender center and crisp exterior. This recipe invites adjustments in spice level and cheese topping, suitable for a flavorful breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
slices
Calories:
237 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Indian
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% 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.