Eggplant Panini (Italian Eggplant Sandwich)

Ingredients

• 6 White Bread Slices
• 1 Eggplant (medium sized)
• 2 tbsp Red bell pepper /Shimla mirch
• 2 tbsp Green bell pepper /shimla mirch
• 3 tbsp Tomatoes / Tamatar (chop and remove the pulp)
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1.5 tsp Red paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt / Namak
• 3 tbsp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp Olive Oil / Zeitoun Ka Tel
• 2 tbsp Butter, Unsalted / Makkhan

Instructions

1. 1

   Roast eggplant in oven, barbecue grill or on a gas burner, peel and mash the pulp.

2. 2

   Heat 2 t.s olive oil in a pan then add chopped bell peppers and saute for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Then add chopped tomatoes(wihout pulp), salt, oregano, paprika and 1/2 cup of mashed eggplant.

4. 4

   Stir for few seconds and take out in a bowl.

5. 5

   Butter the bread slices, heat the grill.

6. 6

   Keep the bread slice on the grill, and spread 1.5 tbls mixture over it.

7. 7

   Sprinkle cheddar cheese and cover with the other buttered bread slice, drizzle a few drops of olive oil on it.

8. 8

   Grill till golden and crisp, take off the grill and cut into desired sizes.

9. 9

   Serving Suggestions – Serve as a Snack or Breakfast, and works well with Ranch Dressing, Tomato Ketchup, Tomato Salsa or a mix of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil.