From the book INDIAN-ISH. Copyright © 2019 by Priya Krishna. Published on April 23, 2019 by Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Reprinted by permission

Tomatoes, cheese, and toasted bread are three things that obviously taste good together. The wild card ingredient in this recipe is CHAAT MASALA, the funky, salty spice blend that brings this simple tomato cheese toast to an entirely different level. It enhances the flavor of the already umami-filled ingredients and gives the dish a level of craveability that you just have to taste to believe. This dish is for my rough days, when there’s nothing in my fridge except cheese and almost-overripe tomatoes and I want a five-minute dinner (or afternoon snack) that will still feel filling and satisfying. Also, just putting it out there: The best possible accompaniment to tomato cheese masala toast is a glass of milk. Nothing else cuts through all that salt and keeps you refreshed between bites in quite the same way. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!!!