Paneer sandwich recipe | Paneer Sandwich on Tawa (within 15 minutes)

Paneer sandwich recipe | Paneer Sandwich on Tawa with step by step photos & a video recipe.

Are you looking for a quick breakfast recipe?

Try this easy & quick Paneer Sandwich recipe. All you need is paneer (Indian cottage cheese), some veggies, sauces & some seasonings.

In this recipe post, I am sharing a quick paneer sandwich recipe that can be made within 15 minutes.

You can make this paneer sandwich on Tawa/pan on the stovetop. No sandwich maker or toaster is required.

Paneer sandwich is made with paneer (cottage cheese), bread, chopped vegetables & spiced up with black pepper, salt & sauces.

My kids love these sandwiches. Paneer is a good source of protein & calcium for kids. This is why it is a tasty & healthy sandwich packed up with all the goodness of paneer & vegetables 🙂   

Here’s why this recipe works

• You can make the sandwich within 15 minutes. Just assemble the ingredients & toast it.
• No need to have a toaster or sandwich maker. You can make this sandwich on Tawa/pan on the stovetop.
• To give it an Indian touch, I have added green chutney. The recipe to make green chutney is given in the recipe card notes. You can make the chutney in advance & store it.
• You can substitute the green chutney with tomato sauce.
• I have added the vegetables that were available in the kitchen. You can add any vegetables of your choice like boiled corn, peas, etc.
• You can chop the vegetables for making the sandwich filling in advance (previous night). Do not add sauces & salt in it. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to make paneer sandwich on Tawa

Preparations:

1. Grate paneer, carrot, cabbage & capsicum. Keep it aside.
2. Finely chop coriander leaves & ginger. Keep it aside.

Making the paneer stuffing mixture:

1. In a mixing bowl, add paneer (cottage cheese), carrot, cabbage, capsicum, coriander leaves & ginger.
2. Add black pepper powder, salt, chili garlic sauce & tomato ketchup. Mix it well. Keep it aside.

   

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Making the tawa paneer sandwich

1. Heat a tawa/pan over a medium-low flame.
2. Take two bread slices & apply butter evenly on it.
3. Put the stuffing on one of the bread slices.
4. Apply green chutney on the other slice.
5. Now place this slice with green chutney over the first slice.
6. The sandwich is ready to fry.
7. Apply butter on the top of the sandwich.

Toasting the paneer sandwich on tawa/pan

1. Place the butter side of the sandwich facing the pan.
2. Lower the flame & toast it for a minute.
3. Gently press it while toasting. It will keep the sandwich intact.
4. Now apply butter on the top of the sandwich.
5. Flip it & fry on the other side until golden.
6. Take it out. Slice it.
7. Serve hot & enjoy!

Cooking Tips

1. Apply butter on the slice while making the sandwich. Butter creates a barrier on the bread slice. It prevents the bread from becoming soggy when we spread wet sandwich filling.
2. Use fresh paneer to make a sandwich. If using frozen paneer then thaw it & soak it in warm water before using it.
3. Use store-bought Malai paneer to make this recipe.
4. Keep the flame lowest when toasting the sandwich on Tawa or Pan. The sandwich will toast golden outside & the filling inside also gets cooked. If you cook it on high flame the filling inside will remain raw.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the sandwich with tomato ketchup & green chutney.

You can pack the sandwich in your kid's lunch box with some fresh fruits & nuts. Or pair it up with some potato chips.

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious breakfast recipes:

• Oats Pizza Muffins
• Aloo sandwich
• Veg club sandwich
• Veg Momos
• Sabudana Khichdi

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Paneer sandwich recipe on stove top | Paneer sandwich recipe on Tawa

Paneer Sandwich recipe - Quick sandwich recipe made with paneer & vegetables that can be made within 15 minutes. You can make this on tawa/pan, no sandwich maker is required.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 3 sandwiches

Calories 350kcal

Author Preeti

Equipment

• Tawa (griddle) or Frying pan

Ingredients

• 6 bread slices
• butter, softened (as required)

To make the paneer sandwich filling

• ½ cup paneer, grated or crumbled
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• ¼ cup grated cabbage
• 2 tablespoon chopped capsicum
• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

Instructions

Preparations

• Grate paneer, carrot, cabbage & capsicum. Keep it aside.
• Finely chop coriander leaves & ginger. Keep it aside.

Making the paneer stuffing mixture:

• In a mixing bowl, add paneer (cottage cheese), carrot, cabbage, capsicum, coriander leaves & ginger.
• Add black pepper powder, salt, chili garlic sauce & tomato ketchup. Mix it well. Keep it aside.

Making the tawa paneer sandwich

• Heat a tawa/pan over low flame.
• Take two bread slices & apply butter evenly on it.
• Put the stuffing on one of the bread slice.
• Apply green chutney on the other slice.
• Now place this slice with green chutney over the first slice.
• Sandwich is ready to fry.
• Apply butter on the top of the sandwich.

Toasting the paneer sandwich on Tawa/pan

• Place the butter side of the sandwich facing the pan.
• Lower the flame & toast it for a minute approx.
• Gently press it while toasting. It will keep the sandwich intact.
• Now apply butter on the top of the sandwich.
• Flip it & fry on the other side until golden.
• Take it out. Slice it.
• Serve hot & enjoy!

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Notes

1. Use fresh paneer as it is soft & moist.
2. You can use brown bread or multi-grain bread to make it more healthy.
3. You can store the leftover sandwich filling in an airtight container in a refrigerator. Use it within 24 hours.
4. You can use the filling to make paneer paratha roll.
5. Serve immediately. It might turn soggy after a while.
6. You can substitute green chutney with tomato sauce.
7. To prepare green chutney:

• Ingredients: 1 cup coriander leaves, ¼ cup roasted putana/chana/puffed chickpeas, 2 green chilies (roasted), 1 tablespoon lemon juice & salt to taste.
• Method: Place all the ingredients in a mixer jar. Add little water & grind it to a fine paste.
• Storage suggestions:You can prepare & store green chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for a week. You can freeze this green chutney. Stays good for a month.