How to Make Cheese Mushroom Toast

🍞🧀 Cheese Mushroom Toast – Indian Style (For 1 Serving)

📝 Ingredients (Makes 2 toasts):

🔸 Veggie Base:

• 4–5 medium button mushrooms, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1–2 tsp onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp capsicum, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp oil or butter

🔸 Spices:

• Pinch of cumin seeds
• Pinch of turmeric
• Pinch of black pepper or red chili flakes
• 1/8 tsp garam masala (or pav bhaji masala)
• Salt – just a pinch or two, to taste

🔸 Others:

• 2 slices of bread (whole wheat or regular)
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (Amul, mozzarella, cheddar – your choice)
• Butter (for spreading)
• Fresh coriander (optional for garnish)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Cook the Mushroom Mixture:

• Heat 1 tsp oil or butter in a small pan.
• Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.
• Add garlic and green chili, sauté for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and sauté till soft.
• Add capsicum (if using), sauté 1 min.
• Add chopped mushrooms and cook on medium-high heat until the water dries out (2–3 mins).
• Add turmeric, chili flakes, garam masala, and salt.
• Cook until mixture is dry and fragrant.
• Turn off heat and let cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Toast:

• Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
• Spread the mushroom masala on the unbuttered side.
• Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
• Toast on a tawa/pan (butter side down), cover, and cook on low flame until cheese melts.
  • OR bake in oven/OTG at 180°C for 5–6 mins until the cheese melts.

3. Serve:

• Garnish with fresh coriander or chili flakes.
• Enjoy hot with green chutney, ketchup, or chili sauce!