paneer sandwich recipe with step by step photos – simple, easy and tasty breakfast or snack idea of grilled paneer sandwich.
the recipe shared is an indian style paneer sandwich which includes green chutney, spices and herbs. i have previously also shared veg paneer sandwich made with international flavors. there are many delicious snacks which you can make with paneer like:
these sandwiches taste best with fresh paneer. if you use frozen paneer, then the stuffing feels a bit dry. if you buy paneer from a halwai or from a store, then make sure the paneer is moist and fresh. or else you can make paneer at home.
you can grill or toast these paneer sandwiches. you will need green chutney or sandwich chutney to prepare these sandwiches. if you do not have this chutney, then you can even skip it.
if you are looking for more sandwich recipes then do check:
paneer sandwich
INGREDIENTS FOR paneer sandwich
main ingredients for paneer sandwich
- 200 grams paneer - crumbled (cottage cheese)
- 2 tablespoon curd (yogurt or dahi)
- 1 pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
- ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
- salt as required
other ingredients for paneer sandwich
- 1 medium onion - thinly sliced in rounds
- 1 small to medium red capsium - thinly sliced (bell pepper or shimla mirch)
- chaat masala as required
- green chutney or sandwich chutney as required
- butter as required
- 12 to 14 bread slices, whole wheat or brown or multigrain or white bread
HOW TO MAKE paneer sandwich
preparation for paneer sandwich
- crumble 200 grams paneer in a bowl or pan.
- do not crumble finely. some small chunks of paneer is fine. you can even chop paneer in small cubes instead of crumbling.
- add the following spice powders: 1 pinch of turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder).
- add 2 tablespoon curd (yogurt or dahi).
- also season with salt.
- mix very well.
making paneer sandwich
- take the bread slices and spread some butter on them.
- spread sandwich chutney on the slices.
- now place some thin onion slices and sliced bell pepper.
- sprinkle some chaat masala on top. place the paneer stuffing.
- cover with the remaining bread slices on which both butter and sandwich chutney has already been spread.
- place the paneer sandwiches in a preheated sandwich maker.
- grill till crisp and golden.
- remove and serve grilled paneer sandwiches hot or warm with any dip or sauce of your choice.
RECIPE TIPS
- i have used whole wheat bread to make these sandwiches. you can use any bread of your choice like brown bread, white bread, multi grain bread or whole wheat sandwich bread.
- i have used red bell pepper (red capsicum or lal shimla mirch). you can also use green or yellow bell pepper or skip them altogether.
preparation to make paneer sandwich
1. crumble 200 grams paneer in a bowl or pan. do not crumble finely. some small chunks of paneer is fine. you can even chop paneer in small cubes instead of crumbling.
2. add the following spice powders – 1 pinch of turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder).
3. add 2 tablespoon curd (yogurt or dahi). also season with salt.
4. mix very well.
making paneer sandwich
5. take the bread slices and spread some butter on them. i have used whole wheat bread. you can use any bread of your choice like brown bread, white bread, multi grain bread or whole wheat sandwich bread.
6. spread sandwich chutney on the slices. recipe of sandwich chutney here → sandwich chutney recipe.
7. now place some thin onion slices and sliced bell pepper. i have used red bell pepper (red capsicum or shimla mirch), you can use green or yellow bell pepper or skip them altogether.
8. sprinkle some chaat masala on top.
9. add the paneer stuffing.
10. cover with the remaining bread slices on which both butter and sandwich chutney has already been spread.
11. place the paneer sandwiches in a preheated sandwich maker.
12. grill till crisp and golden.
remove and serve grilled paneer sandwich hot or warm with any dip or sauce of your choice. you can serve it with tomato ketchup or pudina chutney or coriander chutney or any chutney of your choice.
I make sandwiches on those rare days when I feel lazy to prepare something elaborate.since I had paneer and previously prepared green chutney,this fitted the bill perfectly.tasty, filling and more importantly loved by everyone at home.
thanks winnie for this feedback. i also make sandwiches when i want something quick to prepare or am busy. so i make green chutney and keep in the fridge. when green chutney is ready, it is easier and quicker to make sandwiches.
Which company sandwich maker you are using mam?
it is morphy and richard. it has three plates – for grill, toast and waffle.
What brand of sandwich maker do you recommend? Would love to try this recipe.
Thanks for sharing it!
welcome michelle. i am using morphy and richards and its a good one. but you can search for better brands and check the reviews online.
which sandwich maker are you using???
its morphy and richards.
Awesome ….
Simple and delicious!
Ma’am can you please add recipe for French onion soup
thanks. i will try to add this recipe.
How many sandwich will it make with 200 grams of paneer????
mamta about 6 sandwiches.
Thank you
Hi dassana,
It seems from the pics that you didn’t apply butter on the outer side of bread & still got crisp exterior. I was wondering because I have always applied butter on the outer side also thinking that this will give the golden look to the sandwich..
ruchi, i have not applied butter outside. i guess i spread too much butter on the inside of the bread. so when grilling the butter has come out on the top side through the bread and made it crisp. but many times i do not apply butter for most sandwiches on outside and they turn out crisp.
Hi ,
Thank you for all your efforts. Can you please suggest me which sandwich maker is the best available in India preferably online. Also suggest me which one has good painini and sandwich option as well.
Thank you
welcome nanditha. i do not know which sandwich maker has a panini option. i am using morphy richards brand and it has grill, toast and waffle option. i have not yet tried the waffle option. but the sandwich maker is a good one.
Looks so tempting. Will try it soon.
Could you please suggest some snacks for a dinner party that can be made ahead.. Heated and served..
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Bhawna
Welcome Bhawna. fried snacks are best served hot. Steamed snacks like idli, dhokla, khandvi can be warmed up before serving. Baked snacks like baked samosa, baked kofta (veg kofta) can be warmed up and then served. all these recipes are posted in the blog.
Thanks you so much ☺
Welcome Bhawna