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A quintessential Indian breakfast classic, this Tawa Toast features bread slices pan-toasted with ghee until perfectly golden and crisp. Known for its comforting simplicity, it's a quick and satisfying snack often enjoyed with a hot cup of chai or as an accompaniment to eggs or curries.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Bread
Toast the Slices (First Batch)
Flip and Finish Toasting
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A quintessential Indian breakfast classic, this Tawa Toast features bread slices pan-toasted with ghee until perfectly golden and crisp. Known for its comforting simplicity, it's a quick and satisfying snack often enjoyed with a hot cup of chai or as an accompaniment to eggs or curries.
This Indian recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 236.05 calories per serving with 5.4g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or snack or side.
Serve
Before toasting, mix a pinch of turmeric, red chili powder, and chaat masala into the softened ghee. Spread this spiced ghee on the bread for a flavorful twist.
After toasting, immediately sprinkle the hot bread with a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon powder instead of salt.
Mince one clove of garlic and mix it into the softened ghee or butter before spreading it on the bread. Sprinkle with dried oregano or parsley after toasting.
After flipping the bread, place a slice of cheese or grated cheese on the toasted side and cover the pan for a minute to let it melt.
The carbohydrates in bread provide a rapid source of energy, making this an excellent choice for a quick breakfast or snack to fuel your morning or overcome a mid-day slump.
When made with ghee, this toast provides butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid that supports gut health. Ghee is also rich in fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and D.
Simple toast is generally easy on the digestive system, making it a suitable comfort food when you're feeling unwell or need a light meal.
One serving, which consists of two slices of toast prepared with ghee, contains approximately 240-260 calories, depending on the type of bread used.
It can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. It provides quick energy from carbohydrates. To make it healthier, use whole-wheat or multigrain bread for added fiber and nutrients, and use ghee sparingly.
Classic white sandwich bread gives a soft interior and crisp exterior. Whole-wheat or brown bread offers more fiber and a nuttier taste. A sturdy, thick-sliced bread works best as it holds up well on the tawa.
A pop-up toaster will make the bread dry and crispy all over. Pan-toasting with ghee (Tawa Toast) creates a unique texture that is soft and slightly steamed on the inside while being rich and crispy on the outside.
Sogginess can be caused by a few things: the heat being too low, using too much ghee/butter, or stacking the hot toast slices on top of each other, which traps steam. Ensure the tawa is properly heated and let the toast rest on a wire rack.
This dish is best eaten fresh. Leftover toast will lose its crispness. If you must store it, let it cool completely and keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for a day. Reheat on a tawa to regain some crispness.