8. Recipe of the Month |
Spicy Sprouts Sandwich
Ingredients
For the sprouts mixture 1 cup boiled mixed sprouts (moong, chana etc.) 2 tsp oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies 2 tsp pav bhaji masala 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal) 1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes Method for the sprouts 1.Heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent. 2.Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another minute. 3.Add the pav bhaji masala, coriander-cumin seeds powder, turmeric powder, black salt, tomatoes, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 4.Add the sprouts and potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute. 5.Divide the sprouts mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside. How to proceed 1.Place one whole wheat bread slice on a flat, dry surface and spread a portion of the sprouts mixture evenly over it. 2.Top it with 2 onion slices and sandwich using another slice of whole wheat bread. 3.Pre-heat the griller and grill the sandwich using ½ tsp of low-fat butter till the sandwich turns crisp and brown in colour from both the sides. 4.Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 3 more sandwiches. |