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Paneer Sandwich
Serves 1
30 mins
350 Kcal
Tasteful vegetarian snack in the form of a paneer sandwich culminating in the rich flavours of Indian cuisine, the convenience of which is traditional to that of an old-fashioned sandwich. It is prepared with fresh paneer, a.k.a. fresh Indian cheese, and the whole affair is wholesome and heavenly. The best part is that this is a favourite among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The paneer sandwich recipe is quick and delicious. This preparation begins with paneer cubes marinating in a spice blend that often incorporates cumin and coriander chilli powder and sometimes a bit of garlic and ginger for added depth. This helps flavour up the paneer filling. For texture and taste, even finely chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes may be added to the paneer mixture. The recipe of paneer sandwich is easy. The assembling of the sandwich can be very simple yet quite customizable. Two slices of bread made of white, whole grain, or multigrain are taken as the base. Then, generously spread the paneer filling within the slices, sometimes accompanied by fresh greens of spinach or lettuce for a crunchy contrast. Some versions involve chutneys; mint and coriander are refreshing and lift the sandwich to an occasional zing. Assemble and toast: When sandwiched together, it can be toasted or grilled until golden brown-toasted so that the bread becomes crispy while the paneer inside gets warmed up and blends with the flavours of spices—savoury out, gooey inside. Paneer sandwiches are ideal for breakfast, lunch, or as a quick snack. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, which makes them an excellent choice for gatherings or picnics. Serve paneer sandwiches with some chutney or ketchup for a delectable and satisfying way to have the goodness of paneer in a convenient form.
Ingredients required for Paneer Sandwich
- 100 gms paneer
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 onion
- Cooking oil
- 1/2 tomato
- 1/2 capsicum
Cooking steps for Paneer Sandwich
- 1Use a fresh block of paneer weighing 100 grams. Just crush the paneer into tiny crumbs with your fingers or a fork; in this way, the crumbled paneer will mix with the vegetables and spices very well and make a decorative filling for your sandwich. Set aside the crushed paneer in a bowl.
- 2Now, chop 1/2 of a medium-sized onion, 1/2 of a medium-sized tomato, and 1/2 of a small capsicum into small pieces. The magic ingredient of an eye-pleasing mixture is that vegetables have to be crushed fine so that they might be cooked evenly and combine perfectly with paneer.
- 3Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan over medium flame.
- 4Add chopped onions as soon as the oil is hot to it. Toss around onions in the pan for about 5-7 minutes until it turns brown in colour. Caramelised onions will give your sandwich a variety of sweet tastes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning the onions.
- 5Add in the chopped tomatoes and capsicum when the onions turn golden brown. Allow it to continue saut ing for two more minutes till the tomatoes soften and emit juices. The capsicum gives an excellent crunch and sweetness apart from adding moisture to the filling with the tomatoes. Mix all of them very well together.
- 6Add the broken paneer into the pan seasoned with 1/2 Tsp of red chilli powder, 1/4 Tsp of turmeric powder, and salt as per taste. Mix it well so that the spices would coat the paneer and the vegetables nicely.
- 7Now, stir at intervals for another 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, the paneer becomes marred with the spice flavours and the vegetables and forms a delicious filling.
- 8Then, you remove the pan from the fire and cool it for a few minutes. This cools it down to just enough that spreading the filling over the bread is easy without turning it soggy.
- 9Take two slices of bread of your choice, and put the paneer mix on generously on one side of each, and make sure you apply evenly such that every mouthful is flavourful.
- 10Once you have put the paneer filling on, place the bread slices on top of one another, with the filling inwards. Do that lightly so the sandwich does not come apart. This is pretty important so that the filling doesn't come out while grilling.
- 11You can heat it using a sandwich maker, or you can use a grill pan over medium heat. If using a grill pan, lightly grease it some to avoid sticking. Fill the sandwich maker or place on the grill pan; grill until crispy and golden brown, usually 3-5 minutes from side to side, using a grill pan. Instructions for the use of a sandwich maker should be contained in the manufacturer's instructions.
- 12Make sure that your sandwich is grilled, so it should have crispy and golden brown bread and a bit of melty paneer filling. So grill for one to two more minutes, flipping as required.
- 13Your deliciously made paneer sandwich must be served hot. Get ketchup or green chutney along with it because it would simply help bring out the nice taste of spiced paneer by the tanginess of chutney or sweetness of ketchup.
- 14Fresh paneer is required for the right texture and flavour. If the store-bought paneer is soft and not too crumbly, use it.
- 15You can add other vegetables, such as grated carrots, peas, or spinach, to the paneer mixture for added nutrition and flavours.
- 16Use less or omit the amount of red chilli powder according to your spice tolerance. For a milder version of paneer recipes, reduce the quantity or use a milder chilli powder.
- 17If you do not have a sandwich maker, you can toast the sandwich on a tawa by applying a tiny amount of butter to add more flavour.
- 18Paneer sandwich can be used as a filling for rolls or wraps. It is very handy while serving snacks or meals.