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Italian bruschetta is a classic starter enjoyed by many. Learn how to make bruschetta with tomato and basil. Ingredients to make Indian style tomato basil bruschetta are easily available in India and this is an easy recipe to follow.

Crostini, a classic combination of bread, olive oil and garlic which has been enjoyed for hundreds of years, is also called "bruschetta" around rome. Although unique to Italy, similar tomato basil bruschetta are eaten in Greece, France and in particular Spain.

To make tomato and basil bruschetta, cut the baguette into 10 thick slices and keep aside. Make an olive oil and garlic mixture and keep aside. Make a topping with finely chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Divide the topping into 10 equal portions and keep aside. Grease the baking tray with olive oil, place the bread slices on it and brush some olive oil-garlic mixture on each french bread slice and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 4 to 5 minutes or till the bread slices are crisp. Spoon out 1 portion of the topping mixture on each toasted slice and serve immediately.

Good bruschetta relies on the quality of the olive oil and the amount of garlic used. The former can never be too good while the latter should not be restrained. Cubes of firm ripe red tomatoes marinated in olive oil, combined with fresh aromatic basil leaves topped on crispy bruschetta, is a classic Italian bruschetta starter that can liven up any dinner party!

Tips for tomato and basil bruschetta. 1. Cut the baguette into thick slices only. Thin slices will break easily. 2. Use olive oil and not any other cooking oil to enjoy the authentic flavours of bruschetta. 3. Serving them immediately is a must, else they may turn soggy.

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style recipe - How to make Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style

Preparation Time:    Baking Time:  10 minutes   Baking temperature:  180°C (360°F).   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     10Makes 10 bruschettas
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Ingredients

For Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style
1 loaf baguette , cut into 10 thick slices
olive oil for greasing

To Be Mixed Into A Olive Oil-garlic Mixture
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)

To Be Mixed Into A Topping
1 cup deseeded and chopped tomatoes
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp chopped basil
salt and freshly ground to taste
Method
    Method
  1. Divide the topping into 10 equal portions and keep aside.
  2. Grease the baking tray with olive oil, place the bread slices on it and brush some olive oil-garlic mixture on each french bread slice and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 4 to 5 minutes or till the bread slices are crisp.
  3. Spoon out 1 portion of the topping mixture on each toasted slice and serve immediately.

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what is tomato basil bruschetta recipe made of?
  1. Indian style tomato basil bruschetta is made from1 loaf baguette,  1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun), 1 cup deseeded and chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp chopped basil and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. See below image of List of ingredients for tomato basil bruschetta.

how to make olive oil- garlic mixture
  1. Take 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. 
  2. Add 1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun).  
  3. Mix it well using a spoon. Keep aside. 

how to cut the bread
  1. Place a foot long bread loaf on a clean, dry surface. 
  2. Trim of the both the sides of the loaf diagonally using a sharp bread knife. Now diagonally cut into 10 thick slices. 

how to bake bread slices
  1. Grease a baking tray with olive oil. 
  2. Place the bread slices on it. 
  3. Put some olive oil-garlic mixture on each bread slice and spread it evenly. 
  4. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 4 to 5 minutes or till the bread slices are crisp.

how to make topping for tomato basil bruschetta
  1. In a deep bowl, add 1 cup deseeded and chopped tomatoes. 
  2. Add 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil. 
  3. Add 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun). 
  4. Add 1 tsp dried oregano. 
  5. Add 2 tbsp chopped basil. 
  6. Add salt to taste. 
  7. Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste. 
  8. Mix it well using a spoon. 

how to proceed to make tomato basil bruschetta
  1. Spoon out little of the topping mixture on each toasted slice.
       
  2. Serve tomato basil bruschetta recipe | Indian style tomato basil bruschetta | bruschetta with tomato and basil immediately.

pro tips to make tomato basil bruschetta
  1. The tomato topping do not make way in advance as it might get watery.
  2. Olive oil is a must for this recipe, do not use regular oil. 
  3. Once made serve it immediately or else it will get very soggy.
     

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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
5
Pempemp
 on 03 Apr 13 09:12 PM


Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh flavours of the tomatoes, herbs and olive oil is good to snack anytime, need not be served only as a starter.
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