MINTY PANEER TIKKA OPEN SANDWICH

Name: Minty Paneer Tikka Open Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 slices Whole wheat or Multi grain bad; 2 cups Paneer (300gm); 4 tsp Cheese spread; 3 tbsp Mozzarella cheese; 3-4 tsp Butter; 1-2 tsp Oil; ¼ tsp Pounded pepper; ¼ tsp Ajwain; 2 tbsp Capsicum (cubed); Salt – to taste; 1 cup Mint leaves (clean, wash); 1 cup Coriander leaves; 4-5 Green chilis or as per taste; 4-5 Garlic flakes; ½ tbsp Onion (chopped); ¼ tsp Jeera powder; ¼ tsp Rock salt; Lemon- to taste; Salt- to taste

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March 27, 2025

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Minty Paneer Tikka Open Sandwich

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Course Breakfast|Brunch

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS A

8 slices Whole wheat or Multi grain bad
2 cups Paneer 300gm
4 tsp Cheese spread
3 tbsp Mozzarella cheese
3-4 tsp Butter
1-2 tsp Oil
¼ tsp Pounded pepper
¼ tsp Ajwain
2 tbsp Capsicum cubed
Salt – to taste

INGREDIENTS B

1 cup Mint leaves clean, wash
1 cup Coriander leaves
4-5 Green chilis or as per taste
4-5 Garlic flakes
½ tbsp Onion chopped
¼ tsp Jeera powder
¼ tsp Rock salt
Lemon- to taste
Salt- to taste

Instructions

Apply very little butter on the bread slices and toast them on a non-stick tava for just a minute on each side and keep aside
Grind all the ingredients B to a smooth chutney without adding any water, adjust the taste and keep aside
In a non- stick pan, add 1 teaspoon oil and some butter, add ajwain and toss in the cubed paneer “Tikkas”, sprinkle a little salt and pepper, turn on either side and keep aside, do not saute for long
Add sufficient amount of the mint chutney to the paneer tikkas, gently mix and keep aside
To assemble the sandwich, apply a little cheese spread on each slightly toasted bread slice, now place around 4 minty paneer tikkas on each slice of bread
Arrange the capsicum cubes on the minty paneer layer
Sprinkle the cheese evenly on each of the paneer and capsicum laden bread slices, press down gently
Place on a greased oven tray and bake at 170degree Centigrade for5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted
Alternately, place on a greased non-stick tava, place a dome lid on top and toast on a very low flame till the cheese melts
Serve hot with sauce and beverage of your choice

Notes

Highlights:

The Minty Paneer Tikka Open Sandwich is a protein-rich snack, combining paneer with fiber from whole wheat or multigrain bread.
The mint and coriander chutney adds antioxidants, while the cheese provides calcium and healthy fats. This dish is flavorful and nutritious, offering a balance of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

NUTRIENT VALUES PER SERVING

Energy	380 kcal
Carbohydrate	31.7 g
Protein	18.6 g
Fat	19.3 g
Calcium	473 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Total Fiber	3.9 g
Soluble Fiber	0.5 g

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MINTY PANEER TIKKA OPEN SANDWICH