During the monsoon, you are sure to crave for something hot, something spicy and something that is filling as well. This sandwich recipe is very handy and is sure to please your appetite. Its super simple, super tasty, super colorful and super healthy.
Onions and tomatoes, some bell peppers and a touch of garlic and other spices - coupled with slices of sandwich bread is all you need to make delicious spicy vegetable sandwich. I used a grill sandwich maker to prepare the sandwiches. Its a great comfort food that is super tasty as well as healthy.
Enjoy the sandwiches with dum chai, and what else you need on a cold winter day.
There are two ways you can make these sandwiches. I am sharing both 'Method 1' and 'Method 2' recipes here. Method 2 is easier than Method 1.
Method 1:
Ingredients:
Premium white sandwich bread - 4 slices
(can substitute wheat bread, multi grain bread etc)
Ghee (clarified butter) - 4 tablespoons (optional)
Onion - 2 - big
Red ripe tomatoes - 4
Green bell peppers - 1
(can substitute yellow, orange, red bell peppers of your choice or use a combination)
Jeera (cumin) - 1 teaspoon
Salt as required
Turmeric powder - half teaspoon
Green chilli - 1 ( adjust heat as per taste)
Grind the following to a coarse paste:
Garlic - 6 pods
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoon
Red chilli poweder - half teaspoon
Handful of washed mint and coriander leaves (optional)
Tomato - 1
Salt - half teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Grind to a coarse paste. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a kadai and add the ground paste and fry for a minute. Turn off heat and allow the content to cool.
Procedure:
Chop the onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds and green chilli.
Add onions and bell peppers and sprinkle very little salt. Fry for two minutes.
Add tomatoes and turmeric powder. Allow the content to heat.
Add a tablespoon of the ground paste.
Mix well and cook until most of the moisture is absorbed.
Turn off heat and allow it to cool.
Adding chopped coriander leaves to this mixture is optional.
Preparing the sandwiches:
Preheat the grill sandwich.
Drizzle ghee and place two slices of bread.
Spread a tablespoon of prepared vegetable mixture.
Top it with the bread slices and drizzle ghee on top.
Close the lid and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until the bread is well toasted.
You can use any kind of sandwich maker. Or even a regular non stick tawa. Just flip the sandwich to toast both sides.
Cut the toasted vegetable sandwich diagonally and serve it hot with ketchup/tomato sauce.
The left over ground paste can be preserved in fridge for later use. Can also be added to any vegetable curry.
Method 2 (the easier version)
Ingredients:
Premium white sandwich bread - 4 slices
(can substitute wheat bread, multi grain bread etc)
Ghee (clarified butter) - 4 tablespoons (optional)
Onion - 2 - big
Red ripe tomatoes - 5
Green bell peppers - 1
(can substitute yellow, orange, red bell peppers of your choice or use a combination)
Jeera (cumin) - 1 teaspoon
Salt as required
Turmeric powder - half teaspoon
Green chilli - 1 ( adjust heat as per taste)
Garlic - 5 pods
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoon
Red chilli poweder - half teaspoon
Handful of washed mint and coriander leaves (optional)
Salt - half teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
Chop onions and bell peppers length wise. Chop the tomatoes and mince the garlic.
Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds.
Add onions, bell peppers and green chilli and minced garlic pods and saute until onions are cooked well.
Add tomatoes and allow the content to boil.
Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and sugar. Mix well and cook until most of the moisture is absorbed. Turn off heat.
Mix in the greens if you prefer.
Preparing the sandwiches.
Its the same as Method 1.
Preheat the grill sandwich.
Drizzle ghee and place two slices of bread.
Spread a tablespoon of prepared vegetable mixture.
Top it with the bread slices and drizzle ghee on top.
Close the lid and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until the bread is well toasted.
You can use any kind of sandwich maker. Or even a regular non stick tawa. Just flip the sandwich to toast both sides.
Cut the toasted vegetable sandwich diagonally and serve it hot with ketchup/tomato sauce.
