Bakery Style Masala Toast is a delicious and quick snack made with leftover bread. Serve as is or with some ketchup.
A quick to make snack is Bangalore Bakery Style Toast. It brings back so many memories of wolfing down these delicacies while growing up. Iyengar bakeries in Bangalore were (and are) sources of (yes, over processed but) quick treats that could keep you full till dinner time. Not to forget they were (again, are) pocket friendly too. I remember even during college days, when pocket money was either nil or frugal, birthday treats were often at these bakeries, with a shared veg puff or a cake, and that gave us so much happiness.
Other bakery treats included Nippattu (baked at my place), Honey Cake, Khara / Masala Buns, Om (ajwain / carrom seed) biscuits and many more...
History of Bakery Toast
I have a feeling (grown up now), that this dish was a very clever way ot using up un-sold bread for the bakery and it was a win-win for customers too, with all the spicy toppings on top.. Writing about all these again and revisiting this post has got me so nostalgic that I want to just pack my bags and take a trip down memory lane and enjoy all the Bakery treats, guilt free!
Grandmom used to mention that bakeries thrive on people like us, who bought regularly from them. But in the carefree days of growing up, all this advice was thrown to the wind. I make these toast (as its known locally in Bangalore) regularly for a evening snack, and its quite filling. Mostly finished in the oven, but if you dont have one or don't want to use it. Don’t miss on grilling them a bit (or in the tava) for a crusty yet soft snack.
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Prep time : 20 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins
Makes : 4 sets (8 slices)
Bangalore Bakery Style Toast
Type : Snack, Cuisine : Fusion ; Spice level :Medium
Ingredients for Bakery Style Toast:
- 8 Bread slices
- 2 tablespoon Oil – to pan fry / grill
- 1 Onion ( large, minced fine)
- ¼ cup carrots (Grated)
- ½ cup Tomatoes (Chopped and deseeded)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust as bread also has salt in it)
- 3 Green chillies (minced fine, adjust spice)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves(minced fine)
- 2 tablespoon Garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder (adjust spice)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Butter (normal or vegan)
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
How to make Bakery Style Toast:
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon oil, splutter cumin, add onions and turmeric and sauté well till onions turn translucent.
- Now add green chillies, grated carrots and sauté for 4 mins till tomatoes turn mushy and raw smell of carrots go away.
- Now add salt, spice powders, garam masala, coriander leaves and rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
- Cool the mixture thoroughly
- Heat an oven to 150 deg C. Or a thick cast iron tava / skillet.
- In a baking pan, line with parchment or baking sheet.
- Slightly butter both sides of the bread slices.
- On one side of the slice, spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Repeat for all slices.
- Bake in the oven (or a heated tava without any parchment paper ) for 4-5 mins.
- Grill for further 1-2 mins till sides are slightly crusty.
- Remove from oven, cool for few seconds.
- Cut into diagonals and serve immediately
- This tastes best when eaten hot.
Bangalore Bakery Style Masala Toast | Evening Snack varieties
Equipment
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Cast Iron Skillet Sub with Oven, see Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 Bread slices
- 2 tablespoon Oil – to pan fry / grill
- 1 Onion large, minced fine
- ¼ cup carrots Grated
- ½ cup Tomatoes Chopped and deseeded
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust as bread also has salt in it
- 3 Green chillies minced fine, adjust spice
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves minced fine
- 2 tablespoon Garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder adjust spice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Butter normal or vegan
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon oil, splutter cumin, add onions and turmeric and sauté well till onions turn translucent.
- Now add green chillies, grated carrots and sauté for 4 mins till tomatoes turn mushy and raw smell of carrots go away.
- Now add salt, spice powders, garam masala, coriander leaves and rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
- Cool the mixture thoroughly
- Heat an oven to 150 deg C. Or a thick cast iron tava
- In a baking pan, line with parchment or baking sheet.
- Slightly butter both sides of the bread slices.
- On one side of the slice, spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Repeat for all slices.
- Bake in the oven (or a heated tava without any parchment paper ) for 4-5 mins.
- Grill for further 1-2 mins till sides are slightly crusty.
- Remove from oven, cool for few seconds.
- Cut into diagonals and serve immediately
- This tastes best when eaten hot.
Srividhya says
Yummy toast. Reminds me of Iyengar bakery sandwich which I used to have every day while coming back from work
Priya Suresh says
Very delicious masala toast, am craving for some now.
Kurinji says
yummy...
Rajani says
This is the all time comfort snack for evening tea snack cravings. Your post is tempting me to make them soon too.
cookingwithsapana says
So comforting and filling toast.Lovely!
Varada's Kitchen says
I have heard so much about this toast in food forums. Looks delicious.
Chef Mireille says
I find it so interesting the variety of savory vegetable toppings and fillings Indian food uses for bread, for us its usually some kind of meat and cheese or PB&J
Srivalli says
Never knew that this was called bangalore bakery style!..I know how delicious this is..very nicely done Kalyani..
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Very tempting kalyani!!! Love that soothing orangish color on top of the toast, can almost feel the warmth of the dish!!!
Nalini's Kitchen says
I am a great fan of this toast,looks so delicious and tempting...
Sneha's Recipe says
A yummy and filling toast.
Unknown says
This is my favourite tea time snack,looks lovely
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
So tempting! Love the masala toast and I should make it for kids sometime soon!
Nisha says
Kalyani, this masala looks so tempting and tasty. Will try this out first thing tomorrow.
Pavani says
I could probably eat those toasts all by myself. So tempting and delicious.
Harini R says
Looks so tempting. Reminds me of my college days 🙂
Suma Gandlur says
Love the masala toast, Kalyani.
Mayuri Patel says
Haven't had this masala toast but sounds very tasty. I find now more and more modern bakeries are replacing the traditional ones, which means some of the unique and easy Bangalore bakery style foods will die. Going to make this toast at home for breakfast. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kalyani says
Yes Mayuri. Brings back a lot of memories for me, this is a classic that can never go out of fashion
Sarika Gunjal (Spice Zone) says
This toast sounds so delicious. It can be a good after school snack for kids. Will try soon.
Kalyani says
Absolutely, Thanks Sarika
Priya Vj says
Super aagidhe open bakery toast . To be honest ,this style of open toast from iyengar bakeries has now become a rarity. The old time taste isn't there anymore .
Kalyani says
THanks Priya. This is the only way to eat bread,IMHO 🙂
Sujata Roy says
Interesting recipe Kalyani. Never tried this type of sandwich. Specially these open sandwiches. I will surely try it sometime.
Kalyani says
Thanks Sujata. please do try it