Malai Bread Toast with Masala Chai

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Malai Topping

   • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the malai (milk cream) until it is smooth and free of lumps.
   • Add the fine semolina (suji), finely chopped onion, tomato, green bell pepper, green chilli, and coriander leaves.
   • Season the mixture with salt and black pepper powder.
   • Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. This allows the semolina to absorb moisture and thicken the topping.
2. 2

   Spread the Topping on Bread

   • Take the bread slices and spread a generous, even layer of the prepared malai mixture on one side of each slice, covering it from edge to edge.
3. 3

   Toast on a Tawa

   • Heat a non-stick tawa or flat skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ghee and let it melt and spread.
   • Carefully place a bread slice on the tawa, with the mixture-side facing down.
   • Cook for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the topping turns golden brown and the semolina is cooked through.
   • Flip the toast. Add another 1/2 teaspoon of ghee around the edges of the bread and toast the other side for 2-3 minutes until it's golden and crisp.
4. 4

   Serve Hot

   • Remove the toast from the tawa and place it on a cutting board. Repeat the toasting process for the remaining slices, adding ghee as needed.
   • Cut the toasts diagonally into halves or quarters.
   • Serve immediately while hot and crispy with tomato ketchup or green chutney.