Bombay Cheese Toast

The method

Step by step

Written for first-time cooks — every quantity, timing and cue is spelled out.

1. 01

   Prepare Ingredients and Tools

   First, gather all your tools: a mixing bowl, grater, chopping board, knife, small bowl, butter knife, tawa, spatula, and measuring spoons. Finely chop 1/4 medium capsicum, 1/4 medium onion, 1/4 medium tomato (remove seeds), and 1/2 green chilli. Grate 100g of cheese using the grater and set aside in a small bowl.

2. 02

   Mix the Vegetable Topping

   In the mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped capsicum, onion, tomato, and green chilli. Add 1/4 tsp of salt to this mixture. Mix everything gently with a spoon until well combined. This is your vegetable topping.

3. 03

   Prepare the Chutney-Butter Spread

   In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of softened butter with 2 tbsp of green chutney using a spoon or butter knife. Stir until it forms a uniform green spread. This will be spread on your bread.

4. 04

   Spread Bread Slices

   Take 4 slices of bread. Using the butter knife, generously spread the green chutney-butter mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice. Make sure to cover the entire surface.

5. 05

   Assemble the Toast

   On two of the chutney-butter-spread bread slices, evenly distribute half of the vegetable mixture on each. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheese over the vegetables on both slices. Place the remaining two chutney-butter-spread bread slices on top, with the chutney side facing down, to form two sandwiches.

6. 06

   Preheat Tawa

   Place the tawa on your stove and turn the flame to medium heat. Let it heat up for about 2 minutes. You can test if it's hot enough by flicking a few drops of water; if they sizzle and evaporate quickly, it's ready.

7. 07

   Toast the First Side

   Carefully place one assembled sandwich onto the hot tawa. Cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom side turns golden brown and crisp. Use the spatula to gently lift an edge and check the color.

8. 08

   Toast the Second Side

   Once the first side is golden, gently flip the sandwich using the spatula. Cook the second side on medium flame for another 3-4 minutes, or until it's also golden brown and the cheese inside has melted. You should see the cheese becoming soft and gooey.

9. 09

   Repeat for Second Toast

   Remove the first toasted sandwich from the tawa and set it aside. Repeat the toasting process for the second sandwich, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Serve Hot

    Once both toasts are ready, transfer them to a plate. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of chaat masala evenly over both toasts. You can cut them diagonally into triangles if you like. Serve immediately while still warm and the cheese is gooey.