Paneer Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
200 grams of paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum), finely chopped
- 1-2 finely chopped green chilies (according to your spice taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter for sautéing
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
- For the Sandwich:
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
- Butter or margarine for spreading
- Tomato ketchup or chutney (optional)
- Cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Paneer Filling:a. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Allow the cumin seeds to crackle for a few seconds.b. Add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.c. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.d. Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for a couple of minutes until they become slightly tender.e. Add the crumbled paneer, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes after thoroughly mixing everything.f. If you like, you can add some chopped fresh coriander leaves for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich:a. Take a slice of bread and apply a thin layer of butter or margarine on one side.b. Optionally, spread a thin layer of tomato ketchup or chutney on the other side of the bread slice.c. Place a generous amount of the prepared paneer filling on the buttered side of the bread.d. If you like, you can place a cheese slice on top of the paneer filling.e. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill the Sandwich (Optional):a. Preheat a sandwich maker or a panini press.b. Place the assembled sandwich in the preheated sandwich maker or on a hot griddle/panini press.c. Grill until the bread turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese (if used) melts.d. If you don't have a sandwich maker, you can also toast the sandwich in a skillet. Just cook it on both sides until it's crispy and the cheese (if used) is melted.
- Serve:a. Remove the sandwich from the grill or skillet.b. Let it cool for a minute, then slice it diagonally into halves or quarters.c. Serve hot with ketchup or chutney on the side.
- Enjoy your homemade paneer sandwich! You can customize it with your favorite ingredients like sliced cucumbers, lettuce, or any other toppings you prefer.