VEGETABLE MASALA SANDWICH

Vegetable Masala Sandwich is a toasted sandwich stuffed with a variety of spicy vegetables. Generally, these sandwiches are made in sandwich maker or toaster. This sandwich full of vegetables can be enjoyed as a snack. for breakfast or as a light dinner option with some salad or oven baked fries on the side.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peas (cooked)
• 1/2 cup carrots (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup potato (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (cooked)
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander (chopped)
• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/8 tsp asafoetida (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp jaggery powder or sugar
• 1 tsp coriander cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp chilli paste
• 10-12 slices of white or brown bread
• 5-6 tsp butter (room temperature)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- PREPARE THE VEGETABLE MASALA ---
2. 2Steam or boil peas and sweet corn. However, if the corn is tender and you are using petit pois then no need to pre cook.
3. 3Heat oil in a medium size pan over medium heat.
4. 4Add mustard and cumin seeds. When it begins to splutter, add the chopped onions and asafoetida if using any.
5. 5Stir fry the chopped onion till it becomes a bit soft.
6. 6Add ginger and green chilli paste. Str fry for 3 seconds.
7. 7Add the carrots, potatoes,salt and turmeric powder. Reduce the heat to a low setting.
8. 8Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook till done. You may need to add about 2 tbsp water.
9. 9Add the peas, corn, sugar, red chilli powder if using any and coriander cumin powder.
10. 10Mix well. Cover the pan and allow the mixture to cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
11. 11Remove from the heat.
12. 12Add the fresh coriander and lemon juice. Mix well. Adjust the taste of the masala according to your preference.
13. 13Allow the vegetable masala to cool down before suing it to make the sandwiches.
14. 14--- MAKE THE SANDWICHES USING A GAS STOVE TOASTER ---
15. 15Butter the slices of bread on one side.
16. 16Place the buttered slice on one side of the toaster. The buttered side should be down.
17. 17Add the vegetable masala. Spread it out evenly.
18. 18Place another slice of bread on top of the vegetables, buttered side facing up.
19. 19Close the sandwich toaster. Clip it.
20. 20Toast the sandwich on one side over low gas flame for 3-5 minutes.
21. 21Flip the toaster and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.
22. 22Keep checking to make sure the sandwich is not burning.
23. 23Open the toaster and remove the sandwich. Serve with some tomato ketchup or green chutney.
24. 24--- USING AN ELECTRIC SANDWICH MAKER ---
25. 25The one I have makes 2 sandwiches at a time. That is 4 triangles.
26. 26Switch the toaster on. Place bread slices on each cavity with the buttered side down.
27. 27Fill with the vegetable masala. Spread it out evenly. Don't fill too much as the toaster may not close.
28. 28Arrange a bread slice each on the vegetable masala with the buttered side facing up.
29. 29Close the toaster. Clip it well.
30. 30Toast till the toaster light turns green.
31. 31Remove carefully with the tongs provided and serve.