In my house we call these “Toasties”. As in, ‘does anyone want a toastie!?’
Shredded cheese, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, black mustard seeds. An unbelievable combination. Authentic Dahi Toast uses a yogurt mix as a spread – elevating this sandwich to new heights, but for my version, I just use the cheese mix – it’s quick and easy and we LOVE it. We sometimes dip it in ketchup. The homegrown onion and cilantro make this a Garden To Table favorite.
Dahi Toast using homemade bread? Yes. Please. In this photo I’ve used my Easy White Sandwich Bread. If you’re looking for a fast and easy homemade bread recipe, this one’s for you. You can check it out here: Easy White Sandwich Bread
Dahi Toast - The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Shredded cheese, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, black mustard seeds. An unbelievable combination. It's quick and easy and we LOVE it. We sometimes dip it in ketchup.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 1 cup grated cheese your choice, whatever you have but a blend of creamy and sharp is nice (cheddar & swiss, or cheddar & monterey jack)
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, heaping tablespoons
- 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp butter room temperature
Instructions
- Grate the cheese, chop the onion and the cilatro and mix together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place a non-stick skillet on medium-low heat and very lightly butter one side of each piece of bread and lightly sprinkle on some black mustard seeds. The seeds will stick to the butter.
- In the warm skillet, place a slice of bread butter/seed side down. If you have space to do 2 at a time, then place another slice in next to it. Top with 1/2 of the cheese mixture, then the other slice of bread (butter/seed side up).
- Grill slowly and monitor the color of the bread to not burn, watch for the cheese to melt. Covering briefly with a lid will help retain the heat. Flip over when the bread is golden brown to cook the other side.
- Remove from heat, slice and enjoy! Dip in ketchup if desired.
Notes
Grilling over too high of heat will burn the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt. Heat should be medium, not on high - it will take a bit longer but will be a perfectly crispy golden brown with a melted middle.
