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Sandwiches can be enjoyed at any time of the day. You can have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or as a snack on-the-go. According to your appetite, you can also modify sandwiches with various fillings to make them light for a snack or heavy for a meal. You can also include your favourite type of protein, like eggs and chicken, or carbs, like potatoes and more, as per your choice. Also, sandwiches require minimum cooking and can be made within a few minutes, so they can be a hassle-free lunchbox option as well. Let's look at some of the top Desi sandwich recipes full of Indian flavours that you can easily make at home.
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* Anda Sandwich
This is a very famous street food in India, and you will see a lot of local vendors selling it on the streets. This sandwich is made up of white bread and an egg omelette or egg bhurji, as per the preference. This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare. You can add a lot of onions and Indian spices to the omelette or the egg bhurji. The sandwich can be enjoyed with tomato sauce or green chutney.
* Dahi Sandwich
This is a very healthy sandwich and is made up of hung curd and a lot of fresh vegetables. Instead of using mayonnaise or any kind of caloric-packed sauce, you can simply use hung curd to get that creamy texture. Simply add fresh vegetables like sweet potatoes, corn, capsicum, onions, and some tomatoes to the hung curd. Season it with some black pepper, salt, and some chat masala to get the chatpata flavour, and mix them all well. Now spread the mixture evenly on whole wheat bread. Cook this in a sandwich maker or on the pan. Your hung-curd sandwiches will be ready to serve. It is a great breakfast option, as these sandwiches are very light and healthy.
* Tandoori Chicken And Avocado Sandwich
Experience a burst of flavours with the Tandoori chicken and avocado sandwich. Marinate chicken in yoghurt and spices overnight, then grill the marinated chicken and add Tandoori sauce to make this mouthwatering delight. Layer the bread with the chicken pieces and mashed avocado, slather the slices with butter, and grill the sandwich until it becomes toasty. Savour this recipe that can rival top restaurant sandwiches. You'll find yourself making it repeatedly.
* Bombay Grilled Sandwich
As the name suggests, this type of sandwich is popular in Mumbai. The recipe has sliced boiled potatoes, beetroot, capsicum, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, spices, mint and sweet tamarind chutneys, and pomegranates. It is a perfect option for vegetarians who would like to eat something out of the ordinary.
To make the sandwich, you need to boil and slice some potatoes. Place them along with the other sliced veggies. Now add the spices of your choice—roasted and powdered cumin, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, and lemon juice—on top. Mix all of this. Butter the bread, spread some chutneys, and place the mixed veggies and a slice of cheese, if you want, on top of the mixture. Cover it up with another slice of bread and let it grill till it becomes crunchy. The perfect way to eat a Bombay grill sandwich is by pairing it with a green chutney on the side.
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* Besan Sandwich/ Toast
This is one of the quickest sandwich recipes that you can make at home when you are unsure about what to eat. To make this sandwich or toast, all you have to do is prepare a batter with chickpea flour. Add some water to chickpea flour along with some spices. Now dip this bread in the batter and pan-fry it in butter. This is a vegetarian version of French toast. You can top this toast with some Aloo Bhujia and enjoy it with homemade mint chutney.
* Paneer Sandwich
A paneer sandwich is a very nutritious option, and most children like eating it. To make a paneer sandwich, all you have to do is cut the paneer into small cubes. Now add some onions, tomatoes, and capsicum to it. Add some tomato sauce and mayonnaise, along with some light spices like cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix all this and spread the mixture evenly on the bread slice. Cover it with another buttered slice of bread and grill it before serving it with some tomato ketchup.
* Aloo Toast
This is one recipe that most of us might have had since childhood. It is a very popular sandwich recipe in India, and one of the reasons why it is so popular is that it is so easy to make. All you have to do for this recipe is boil some potatoes and mix them with freshly chopped vegetables like onions and tomatoes. Now add some salt, red chilli, and chat masala to the mashed potatoes. Spread this mixture on bread and toast it with a lot of butter in a pan. Enjoy it with a dash of tomato sauce.
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* Moong Dal Toast
Moong dal toast is a vegan-friendly, protein-packed sandwich featuring yellow lentils. This open-faced delight is prepared by grinding soaked moong dal, green chillies, and ginger into a smooth batter. To this, add asafoetida, onion, capsicum, carrot, red chilli, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Spread this batter on one side of a bread slice and toast it on a hot pan with a bit of ghee until both sides are crispy. Serve the roasted toast with mint-coriander and sweet tamarind chutney for a flavourful treat.
* Cheese Chilli Chicken Sandwich
The cheese-chilli chicken sandwich is inspired by the Indian version of Chinese food that is popular in our country. To make this sandwich, you have to fry chicken with a lot of soy sauce, chilli sauce, and vegetables like sweetcorn, capsicum, and onions. Make sure your chicken absorbs all the flavours of the spices and sauces that you use. Fill the chicken in between the buttered bread slices. Place the sandwich in a sandwich maker and grill it with some butter until it gets crispy. It is the perfect recipe for birthday parties and formal dinners.
* Dabeli-Style Sandwich
This is a visually appealing sandwich that is a very popular dish in Gujrat and a constant breakfast for many. Conventional dabelis are made by using small buns or pao, but you can also make them by using white or brown bread. The stuffing involves boiled potatoes, fresh onions, tomatoes, Aloo Bujia, and namkeen. Imli and mint chutney are added, topped with coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds. Cover the whole thing up with another slice of bread or pao. Heat the sandwich on a pan with lots of butter before serving it warm.
You can try these sandwich recipes at home and we are sure that you will love all of them.
