Name: Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 20 people (2 pieces each)
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 4 loaves Baguette (French or Italian, about 12 inches each); 8 cups Tomatoes (diced, about 10-12 medium tomatoes); 1 cup Basil (fresh, finely chopped); 6 cloves Garlic (minced); 0 cup Olive Oil (divided for brushing and mixing); 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (optional, for added flavor); 2 tsp Salt (to taste); 1 tsp Coriander Seeds (to taste)

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How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the baguettes into 1/2-inch thick pieces (about 40 slices total for 20 servings).
Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
Toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted bread slice.
Serve immediately to maintain crispness.