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Vegetables have never been my friend. Growing up, I was a rice and potato kind of guy. If you gave me some McDonald’s French fries or a classic Aloo Bhujia, then I was more than ecstatic! The struggle for my parents to feed me a balanced diet was real!
One of my real enemies was tomatoes. Unless they were pureed into a sauce, I wouldn’t even want to look at it. Then one day, my grandmother introduced me to this magical sandwich. It has such simple ingredients but together it is something else.
I Love You From My Head Tomatoes.
If you don’t like fresh tomatoes or your kids run away from them, I encourage you to try this recipe. I recently learned how a tomato, while technically a fruit has so many health benefits. I will link this article here, you’ll love it!
Essentially tomatoes are great to provide you with:
- Antioxidants such as lycopene, which has been linked to many benefits.
- Lycopene is also linked to reducing risk of heart disease and cancer.
- They are also a great source of vitamin C, folate and vitamin K (source)
What’s The Secret of the Masala?▼
So here it is, olive oil, onions, tomatoes, chilies, cheese and your favorite bread. Really, that is all! There was this one time when I finished half a loaf of bread just for myself! Things did change a bit when I moved to Canada, the cheese here is not the same. Not to say that its any worse, since ever since I came here, I have been exposed to more varieties of cheese and flavors than I can list on this post.
What about the Cheese?▼
Growing up, the best, cheapest cheese, which probably was the most common cheese in all households was Amul Cheese. So yes, it is processed cheese but it tastes so good, and I think it’s the saltiness that helps with the flavor.
My favorite cheeses to use with this recipe includes mozzarella, Monterey jack, cheddar and even havarti! Mozzarella, in my opinion is the clear winner if you’re looking for cheese pulls. You can feel free to add a mix of these cheeses, but I have not done so myself.
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How to Make Tomato Masala Cheese Toast
This spicy masala cheese toast can be made in a couple of easy steps! Begin by heating a pan on medium heat. Add butter or oil to the pan. When the pan is hot, add the onions and sauté until they are lightly browned.
Next add the tomatoes, green chilies and chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes become soft, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5-10 minutes. In the meantime, toast your slices of bread.
When your tomatoes are soft but not mushy, turn off the heat and add your cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. Using a spatula, spread the cheese masala to each slice of bread and serve hot!
Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!
Recipe by Anadi Misra
Crispy, cheesy and packed with spice, this Indian Masala Cheese Toast is the ultimate easy breakfast. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients you already have at home.
Stovetop
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6 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
21 min
Total
6
toasts
easy
Level
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil/butter in a pan. Add onions and sauté, stirring often until soft.
Heat oil/butter in a pan. Add onions and sauté, stirring often until soft.
- 2
Add tomatoes, salt, chili powder and green chilies and cook until the tomatoes become soft and stir occasionally. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, salt, chili powder and green chilies and cook until the tomatoes become soft and stir occasionally. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
- 3
While the mixture is cooking, lightly toast the bread slices, apply butter if desired.
While the mixture is cooking, lightly toast the bread slices, apply butter if desired.
- 4
Once the tomatoes have become soft and at the verge of getting mushy turn off the heat and add in the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and spread out the spicy masala cheese mix onto the toasts and enjoy hot!
Once the tomatoes have become soft and at the verge of getting mushy turn off the heat and add in the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and spread out the spicy masala cheese mix onto the toasts and enjoy hot!
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Tested & written in Anadi’s kitchen
Recipe history
- April 16, 2026 — Reworked and refreshed for the 2026 relaunch — new photography, restructured and standardized ingredients & instructions.
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