Sunday, June 21, 2009

SPICY SPROUTS SANDWICH

Unlike mundane sandwiches, crispy grilled sandwiches filled with spicy sprouts and cheese are simply irresistible.

Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 4.
Ingredients
8 bread slices
4 cheese slices
1 onion, sliced
butter to cook

For the sprouts
1 cup mixed sprouts, boiled
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
1 green chilli, finely chopped
2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala
2 teaspoons coriander-cumin seed (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 teaspoon black salt (sanchal)
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
salt to taste

For the sprouts
1.Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
2.Add the ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and saute for another 1 minute.
3.Add the pav bhaji masala, coriander-cumin seed powder, turmeric powder, black salt, tomatoes and salt and cook till the oil has separated.
4.Add the sprouts and potatoes and mix well. Keep aside.

How to proceed
1.Divide the sprouts mixture into 4 equal portions.
2.Place one portion on one slice of bread. Top with a portion of onion slices and a cheese slice and sandwich using another slice of bread.
3.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make three more sandwiches.
4.Grill the sandwiches, using a little butter to cook.
5.Serve hot.

Tips
Pav bhaji masala is a spice blend that is easily available at provision stores.

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