How to make Masala Paneer Grilled Sandwich

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• Embake multigrain bread: 4 slices
• Paneer (cottage cheese): 200 g, cut into 1 cm thick slices
• Onion: 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Tomato: 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Green bell pepper: 1 small, thinly sliced
• Green chili: 1, finely chopped (optional)
• Fresh coriander: 2 tbsp, finely chopped
• Butter: 2 tbsp (for grilling)
• Oil: 1 tbsp

Spices for Paneer Masala:

• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
• Chaat masala: 1/2 tsp
• Salt: to taste

For the spread:

• Mint chutney: 2 tbsp
• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp

Method:

Prepare the Paneer Masala:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
• Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and green chili until slightly soft.
• Add tomato slices, paneer, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Toss gently to coat paneer with spices. Cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle chaat masala and coriander.

Prepare the Sandwich:

• Butter one side of each “embake multigrain bread” slice. Spread a mix of mint chutney and mayonnaise on the unbuttered sides.
• Layer the masala paneer mix on a slice, top with another, keeping buttered sides out.

Grill the Sandwich:

• Heat a grill pan or sandwich maker. Grill the sandwich until golden and crispy on both sides.

Pro Tip: Add grated cheese for extra indulgence.

Serve With: Spicy ketchup and a handful of roasted masala peanuts.

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