Cheesy Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (For frying or greasing the pan; estimated amount.)
• 1 cup garlic (Chopped or crushed.)
• 3 tbsp butter (For the garlic mixture.)
• 3 green chilies (Chopped; estimated amount.)
• 1 tsp chili flakes (Estimated amount; adjust to taste.)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (Estimated amount.)
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves (Chopped; estimated amount.)
• 4 pav buns (Each piece halved without separating it completely, if possible.)
• 200 g mozzarella cheese (Grated or cut into strips; estimated amount.)
• 1 tbsp additional butter (For cooking the bread, as needed.)
• 2 tbsp water (To create steam while cooking covered; estimated amount.)
• 1 tsp chili oil (For finishing; estimated amount.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: chop or crush the garlic, chop the green chilies and cilantro, and grate the mozzarella. Open each pav bun in half without separating it completely, if possible.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the frying oil. Add the garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden, without letting it burn.

3. 3

   Add the 3 tbsp of butter to the garlic and stir until completely melted.

4. 4

   Add the chopped green chilies, chili flakes, oregano, and cilantro. Stir for approximately 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.

5. 5

   Spread the garlic-butter mixture inside each opened pav bun. Fill with the mozzarella, distributing it evenly so that each piece contains cheese.

6. 6

   Melt the additional butter in a clean skillet or in the same skillet, depending on the available space. Place the buns cut-side up and add the water around them to create steam.

7. 7

   Drizzle the chili oil over the buns. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the mozzarella is completely melted and the bread is hot, with the base lightly golden.

8. 8

   Carefully uncover the skillet to avoid the steam, remove the buns, and serve hot.

Notes

The ingredient quantities that were not specified in the original post are estimates for 4 buns. Watch the garlic while cooking: it should be fragrant and golden, not dark or bitter.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• breakfast
• vegetarian
• bread
• cheese
• garlic bread
• skillet cooking
• quick