Masala Tomato Bruschetta
Indian-spiced tomato topping on toasted bread, ready in minutes.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 4 pieces bread slices
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro(optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Toast the bread slices in a skillet or toaster until lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- 2
While the bread is toasting, finely dice the tomatoes and mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat for 1 minute, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for 2‑3 minutes until the mixture is warm and slightly thickened.
- 4
Spread the spiced tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread, garnish with optional cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
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