Spicy Masala Bread Toast - Inspired by the famous Iyengar Bakery style, this open-faced sandwich is topped with sautéed onions, carrots, and capsicum, all coated in aromatic Indian spices.
It’s spicy, flavorful, and vibrant—perfect with a hot cup of tea on a chilly Bangalore evening. It also makes a delightful and colorful lunchbox treat for kids. You can enjoy it as is or turn it into a grilled sandwich for an extra crunch!
Is there anyone out there who doesn't like Iyengar bakery delicacies? Today, I'm sharing an extremely popular dish from Bangalore's famous Iyengar Bakeries, i.e., Masala bread Toast.
Every evening after work, I would treat myself to this flavorful open toast or occasionally a crispy vegetable puff, paired with a steaming cup of adrak wali chai from the Iyengar bakery right next to my apartment complex in Bangalore. It was the perfect way to unwind after a long day!
Preparing this Iyengar bakery-style vegetable masala toast at home is very easy and healthy. One can enjoy it as breakfast or a snack. It is also an excellent way to add veggies to your diet.
You can reduce or skip red chili powder and chaat masala if you make this for kids. Check out more toast recipes like veg chili cheese toast, almond butter chia toast, and avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning.
Masala Toast Ingredients
- Bread slices: Use brown or multigrain bread for a healthier choice.
- Vegetables: Onion, tomato, carrot, capsicum, green chilies.
- Mustard seeds & cumin: for tempering.
- Spices: cumin powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala.
- Tomato Ketchup: gives a nice flavor to the dish, so don't skip it.
- Coriander leaves: freshly chopped.
- Seasonings: black pepper powder & salt.
- Butter (or ghee): for toasting bread. If you are vegan, use oil or vegan butter.
How to Make Masala Bread Toast Recipe
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds and ½ teaspoon jeera seeds. Let them splutter.
Add 1 green chili (finely chopped), ½ cup finely chopped onion. Saute well until the onion becomes soft.
Then, add ¼ cup of finely chopped capsicum and ½ cup of grated carrots. Cook until the capsicum turns soft.
Next, add ½ cup deseeded tomatoes, and saute for a few seconds until the tomato turns soft.
Add ¼ teaspoon jeera powder, ½ teaspoon chaat masala (or garam masala), ½ teaspoon red chili powder, and stir well for another minute.
Add salt, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup, and mix well. Turn off the flame. The topping for masala bread toast is now ready.
Grease a Tawa and heat it over a medium flame. Spread butter or ghee on both sides of the bread piece and place on the tawa.
Cook on a medium flame for a few seconds and then flip to the other side. Cook on both sides till they become golden brown and crisp.
Place the prepared bread toast on a serving plate. Spread two tablespoons of prepared topping over the bread slices and serve Iyengar bakery-style vegetable masala toast hot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Masala bread for your evening snack with a cup of masala chai or filter coffee.
Tips & Variations
- You can skip or reduce chaat masala and red chili powder if you are making it for kids.
- You can also make this grilled sandwich way instead of open toast.
- Use either brown, multigrain, or wheat bread for a healthier option.
- You can also add some shredded cheese on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is healthy if you use the right bread, like whole wheat or brown bread. It is vegan and dairy-free.
This toast is loaded with vegetables like tomato, carrot, and capsicum, which is healthy.
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Masala Bread Toast - Iyengar Bakery Style
Ingredients
For Stuffing:
- 2 teaspoons oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon jeera seeds (cumin)
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup capsicum (bell peppers) finely chopped
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- ½ cup tomato (de-seeded) finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon jeera powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder (or garam masala)
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- salt as per taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup (sauce)
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
Other Ingredients
- 5-6 bread slices (wheat or brown bread)
- 1-2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and jeera. Let them splutter.
- Add ¼ teaspoon green chili, ½ cup onion (finely chopped). Saute well until the onion becomes soft.Then, add ¼ cup of finely chopped capsicum and ½ cup of grated carrots. Cook until the capsicum turns soft.
- Next, add deseeded tomatoes, saute for a few seconds until the tomato turns soft.
- Add jeera powder, chaat masala or (garam masala), red chili powder, and stir well for another minute.
- Add salt, coriander leaves, tomato ketchup, and mix well. Turn off the flame. The topping for masala bread toast is now ready.
- Grease a tawa and heat it over a medium flame. Spread butter or ghee on both the sides of the bread piece and place on the tawa.
- Cook on a medium flame for a few seconds and then flip to the other side. Cook on both sides till they become golden brown and crisp.
- Place the prepared bread toast on a serving plate.
- Spread two tablespoons of prepared topping over the bread slices and serve Iyengar bakery-style vegetable masala toast hot with a cup of tea/coffee.
Notes
Tips & Variations
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- You can skip or reduce chaat masala and red chili powder if you are making it for kids.
- You can also make this grilled sandwich way instead of open toast.
- Use either brown, multigrain, or wheat bread for a healthier option.
- You can also add some shredded cheese on top.
Nutrition
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Teti
Hi, I tried this for the snack. And all loved it. Thank you 😊
Bhavana Patil
Hi Teti, so good to hear that, thank you for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback.
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