Masala sandwiches(south indian style)

The sandwich was named after Lord Sandwich – a gambler who didn’t have time to eat during a play so he would ask his servants to bring him slices of meat in between slices of bread.And soon they evolved into a quick snack recipe which is loved by people of all ages all around the world.

 

Preparation time:10 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1.Sandwich bread-8 slices

2. potato- 3(medium size)

3. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

4.Salt-to taste

5. onion-1

6.tomato-1

7. Cheese slices or mayonnaise

7.Curry leaves-1 sprig

8.Coriander for garnish

9.Green chilly-2

10.Garam masala-1/2 tbsp 

11.Oil to saute

Preparation:

Boil the potatoes, peal and mash them. Then keep them aside.

Wash and chop onions, tomato, green chilly and keep it ready

In a kadai, add oil, when its hot add jeera, when it splutters add onion and green chilly. 

When onions turn translucent add tomatoes and green chilly, when tomatoes turn mushy, add the boiled potatoes, garam masala and coriander and mix well. 

Switch it off and let it cool down.

Now slightly toast two slices of bread and transfer to a plate. In one slice add the masala filling as  a thin layer, in the other, add either mayo or cheese slices as you prefer and close both the slices together.

Grease the tawa with ghee and toast the sandwich until it is crunchy. Press slightly while cooking so that both the slices merge together and the filling doesn't spill out.

Transfer to the plate and cut diagonaly. Now your south indian masala sandwiches are ready!)

 

 

Notes:

Do not overtoast the bread at the beginning, Because you will need to toast them after you add the filling too. Do not add the filling without toasting the bread too, as the bread will turn soggy

Check for salt before adding the filling to the bread.

If you prefer more spicy sandwiches, you can add freshly ground black pepper in the final stages