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A quintessential Indian comfort food, this Tawa Toast features bread slices pan-fried to a perfect golden-brown crispness with a generous layer of ghee and a hint of salt. It's a simple, quick, and satisfying breakfast or snack, best enjoyed hot off the tawa with a cup of chai.
For 4 servings
Lay out the 8 bread slices on a clean surface. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of melted ghee evenly on one side of each slice. This will be about half of your total ghee.
Lightly sprinkle a pinch of salt over the ghee-coated side of each bread slice.
Heat a tawa (a flat Indian griddle) or a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Once the tawa is moderately hot, place 2-3 bread slices on it, ghee-side down.
While the bottom side is toasting, spread the remaining ghee and sprinkle salt on the top, untoasted side of the bread slices on the tawa.
Toast for about 2-3 minutes. Use a flat spatula to gently press down on the bread, ensuring it toasts evenly to a deep golden-brown and becomes crisp.
Flip the slices and toast the other side for another 2-3 minutes, again pressing gently, until it is equally crisp and golden.
Remove the finished toast from the tawa and place it on a serving plate. Repeat the process with the remaining bread slices. Serve immediately for the best texture.
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A quintessential Indian comfort food, this Tawa Toast features bread slices pan-fried to a perfect golden-brown crispness with a generous layer of ghee and a hint of salt. It's a simple, quick, and satisfying breakfast or snack, best enjoyed hot off the tawa with a cup of chai.
This indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 135.42 calories per serving with 0.67g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala, red chili powder, or turmeric along with the salt for a spicy kick.
Omit the salt and sprinkle a little granulated sugar on the ghee-laden bread for a sweet version, similar to French toast.
Mix 1-2 cloves of finely minced garlic into the melted ghee before spreading it on the bread for a savory, aromatic toast.
Add dried herbs like oregano, parsley, or mixed Italian herbs to the ghee for a different flavor profile.
The simple carbohydrates from the white bread are quickly digested, providing a rapid source of energy to start your day or overcome a mid-day slump.
Ghee is a source of healthy saturated fats and contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and D. It also contains butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid that can support gut health.
One serving of Tawa Toast (2 slices) contains approximately 270 calories, primarily from the carbohydrates in the bread and the fat from the ghee.
Tawa Toast is a source of quick energy due to its carbohydrate and fat content. However, it is a calorie-dense food. To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat or multigrain bread and use ghee in moderation.
Yes, you can use salted or unsalted butter as a direct substitute for a rich flavor. You can also use a neutral oil, but ghee provides the most authentic and traditional taste.
Traditional white sandwich bread is most commonly used as it crisps up beautifully. However, whole wheat, brown bread, or multigrain bread are also excellent, healthier alternatives.
The key is to serve it immediately after it comes off the tawa. As it cools, the steam will soften the bread. Do not stack the toasts on top of each other, as this traps heat and moisture.