You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Italian Recipes > Italian Breads Recipes > Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Video by Tarla Dalal's Team Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Video by Tarla Dalal's Team Viewed 9799 times 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 toasts are eaten in Greece, France and in particular Spain. 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, are starters that can liven up any dinner party! Tweet Recipe Description for Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style Preparation Time: 10 minsBaking Time: 10 minutesBaking temperature: 180°C (360°F). Makes 10 bruschettas Show me for bruschettas Ingredients For Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style1 loaf baguette , cut into 10 thick slices olive oil for greasingTo Be Mixed Into A Olive Oil-garlic Mixture1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)To Be Mixed Into A Topping1 cup deseeded and chopped tomatoes2 1/2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)1 tsp dried oregano2 tbsp chopped basil salt and freshly ground to taste Method 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. See step by step images of Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Indian Style recipe RECIPE SOURCE : The Complete Italian Cookbook