Minty Paneer Sandwiches

I and my daughter are paneer lovers. I don’t know, how many times I have mentioned this, in my  blog itself. Anything that has paneer in it is heartily welcomed by my daughter.  Most of the days her school lunch box would contain a few bits of leftovers, but the days, I prepare something with paneer, the box would be polished off clean. She doesn’t mind eating it plain as well.

I remember a small incident which happened sometime ago. I usually like to stock a block of paneer in the freezer, which mostly comes in handy while preparing lunch for my daughter. Now, even though she would love to eat paneer everyday, I give it to her only once or twice in a week. One fine morning I was out of stock of any veggies other than a few onions and tomatoes. My mind immediately went to the paneer sitting in the freezer. Here, there was a surprise for me. When I opened the freezer, I could see only the empty wrapper of the paneer packet. I knew this had to be lil one’s job. When I asked her, she told me that she had been sneaking and having small bites of paneer every now and then J

When Kalyani announced this month’s magic ingredients, I was really glad. My daughter also was very happy ‘cos she got have some scrumptious sandwiches. I am sure all paneer lovers will love these healthy and delicious sandwiches.

Makes 5 Sandwiches

What you’ll need

1. Bread Slices – 10, (White or Wheat)
2. Butter – as required

For the Sandwich Filling

1. Paneer/Cottage Cheese – 150 gms
2. Fresh Mint Leaves – ½ Cup
3. Fresh Coriander Leaves – ½ Cup
4. Fresh Grated Coconut – ¼ Cup
5. Mango Pieces – 2 tbsp
6. Ginger – 1 inch piece
7. Green Chilly – 2
8. Onion - 1 finely chopped
9. Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp
10. Salt to taste

Method

1. Separate the mint and coriander leaves from its stems. Wash and rinse well.
2. Grind the mint leaves, coriander leaves, coconut, and mango, green chilly and ginger into a smooth paste without adding water. Add a tbsp of water only if required.
3. Grate the paneer. Add the ground paste and chopped onion to the grated paneer. Add salt, pepper powder and combine everything well.
4. Take the required amount of filling and place it on one side of the bread. Cover it with another slice.
5. Apply some butter on the outer side of both the bread slices.
6. Place in a sandwich toaster and cook till done.

You could also roast the sandwich on a skillet or Tawa.

Linking this to the Magic Mingle – Mint and Cottage Cheese

Also linking to Herbs and Spices – Ginger and Pepper hosted by Prabha

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