Paneer Sandwich

5 from 74 votes

This paneer grilled cheese sandwich is a scrumptious and unique Indian variation of classic grilled cheese. The paneer sandwich is made using a filling of crumbled paneer that is sauteed in veggies and aromatic spices.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 393kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

For the filling:

1 cup paneer
1 tablespoon oil
½ small onion finely chopped
½ small bell pepper finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
¼ inch ginger finely chopped
½ teaspoon chili powder or as per taste
1 teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro)

For the green chutney:

¼ cup coriander leaves (cilantro)
¼ cup mint leaves
2 cloves garlic
¼ inch ginger
1 green chili
½ lime
Salt to taste

For the sandwich:

8 slices bread
2-3 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Prep:

To make the green chutney, blend together coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger, garlic, green chili, lime juice, and salt using very little water. Set it aside.
Gather all the ingredients.

Making the sandwich filling:

Heat oil in a frying pan or kadhai. Once it heats, add onion, ginger, garlic, and bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add chili powder, garam masala, tomato ketchup, and salt. Mix well and saute for one minute.
Add the crumbled paneer and mix well. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Increase the heat and let the excess moisture dry. Turn off the heat and add cilantro. Let the filling cool down.

Making the sandwich:

Spread a small amount of mint chutney onto the bread.
Take about 3-4 tablespoons of the filling and spread evenly on the bread
Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread.
Heat the sandwich maker or panini press and add some butter.
Carefully place the assembled sandwich on the sandwich press and add butter on top. Cover and cook until it is golden on both sides. Cut and serve.

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Notes

The amount of filling in this recipe can be used to make four sandwiches. You can adjust the quantities as per your needs.

I make an easy green chutney to use as a spread. However, you can replace it with store-bought mint chutney or any other spread of your choice.

Make sure you use very little water when grinding the green chutney. We want it to be slightly thick and spreadable.

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