FusionLunchHigh Protein

Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe

Name: Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 200 grams paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated; 1/4 cup onion - finely chopped; 1 green chilli - finely chopped (optional); 1/2 inch ginger - chopped; 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 pinch kalonji (onion nigella seeds); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi); 1 tablespoon fresh coconut - grated; 5 curry leaves; 1 tablespoon cashew nuts - chopped/broken finely; 2 teaspoons sunflower oil; salt - to taste; 6 whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally

A high protein Fusion recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated, onion - finely chopped, green chilli - finely chopped (optional). Ready in 20 min, serves 3.

Curated bySarah Jenkins🇺🇸

Calories

655kcal

Estimated Cost

₹325-475

Carbs69g

Protein31g

Fats28g

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Instructions

14 steps

1
To begin making the Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe, prep all the ingredients, grate paneer and finely chop onions, cashewnuts, ginger and green chilli (if you are using
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)cashew nuts - chopped/broken finely(1 tablespoon)
2
You can skip green chillies altogether if you are serving for kids who do not like spicy sandwich)
green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)
3
In a small frying pan, heat a bit of oil
4
Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds on a low medium heat, and allow them to splutter
mustard seeds(1/4 teaspoon)
5
Once they splutter, add nigella seeds, green chilli and curry leaves
green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)mustard seeds(1/4 teaspoon)pinch kalonji (onion nigella seeds)(1)curry leaves(5)
6
Saute for a few seconds
7
Add the chopped onion and ginger pieces, and on a medium heat, fry them by stirring occasionally until lightly browned
onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
8
Reduce the heat to low, add the grated coconut, paneer, turmeric, cashewnuts, salt and stir till the paneer is well fried and there is a delicious cooked smell from the sandwich filling
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)cashew nuts - chopped/broken finely(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste
9
Check on seasoning to adjust to your taste, you may add black pepper (freshly ground) to the mixture, stir well to combine and turn off heat
fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste
10
Allow the filling to cool down a bit, if you want to accelerate cooling, you can transfer the sandwich filling paneer mixture to a plate, spread and place on the countertop for a faster cooling
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)
11
Meanwhile, on a flat skillet, place the diagonally cut breads and toast them on low heat until browning a bit
whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
12
Flip and toast further for about half a minute till the other side is also browned
whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
13
Either prepare the sandwich by smearing a good amount of scrambled paneer on the toasted breads, or pack the stuffing in a separate container for your kids for lunch
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
14
Serve Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe along with Fresh Fruits and chopped carrots in the lunch box, or along with a glass of Rose Lassi Recipe as an after school snack
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)

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FusionLunchHigh Protein

Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe

A high protein Fusion recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated, onion - finely chopped, green chilli - finely chopped (optional). Ready in 20 min, serves 3.

Curated bySarah Jenkins🇺🇸

Cook Time20 min

Calories

655kcal

Est. Cost₹325-₹475

Serving Size1 portion

Estimated Nutrition Highlights

Carbohydrates

69g(42%)

Protein

31g(19%)

Fats

28g(39%)

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Directions

14 steps

1
To begin making the Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe, prep all the ingredients, grate paneer and finely chop onions, cashewnuts, ginger and green chilli (if you are using
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)cashew nuts - chopped/broken finely(1 tablespoon)
2
You can skip green chillies altogether if you are serving for kids who do not like spicy sandwich)
green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)
3
In a small frying pan, heat a bit of oil
4
Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds on a low medium heat, and allow them to splutter
mustard seeds(1/4 teaspoon)
5
Once they splutter, add nigella seeds, green chilli and curry leaves
green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)mustard seeds(1/4 teaspoon)pinch kalonji (onion nigella seeds)(1)curry leaves(5)
6
Saute for a few seconds
7
Add the chopped onion and ginger pieces, and on a medium heat, fry them by stirring occasionally until lightly browned
onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
8
Reduce the heat to low, add the grated coconut, paneer, turmeric, cashewnuts, salt and stir till the paneer is well fried and there is a delicious cooked smell from the sandwich filling
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)cashew nuts - chopped/broken finely(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste
9
Check on seasoning to adjust to your taste, you may add black pepper (freshly ground) to the mixture, stir well to combine and turn off heat
fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste
10
Allow the filling to cool down a bit, if you want to accelerate cooling, you can transfer the sandwich filling paneer mixture to a plate, spread and place on the countertop for a faster cooling
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)
11
Meanwhile, on a flat skillet, place the diagonally cut breads and toast them on low heat until browning a bit
whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
12
Flip and toast further for about half a minute till the other side is also browned
whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
13
Either prepare the sandwich by smearing a good amount of scrambled paneer on the toasted breads, or pack the stuffing in a separate container for your kids for lunch
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)whole wheat brown bread - cut diagonally(6)
14
Serve Scrambled Paneer Sandwich Recipe along with Fresh Fruits and chopped carrots in the lunch box, or along with a glass of Rose Lassi Recipe as an after school snack
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - grated(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped (optional)(1)inch ginger - chopped(1/2)fresh coconut - grated(1 tablespoon)