Paneer Open Sandwiches ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking )

Paneer open toasted sandwiches, a zesty topping comprised of low-fat paneer and vegetables adds spice to nutritious whole wheat toasts. A great teatime snack providing nearly 138calories for two sandwiches, these are best accompaniment by a hot, sugar-free beverage!

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Baking Time:  6 minutes

Baking Temperature:  200ºC (400ºF)

Makes 4 sandwiches



Ingredients

·         4 whole wheat slices , toasted

·         4 tbsp tomato ketchup

·         For The Topping

·         1 tsp oil

·         1/4 cup finely chopped onions

·         1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

·         1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

·         1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum

·         1 to 2 green chillies , finely chopped

·         1/2 tsp turmeric powder

·         1/2 tsp black salt

·         1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer

·         2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

·         2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)

·         1 tsp lemon juice

·         salt to taste

Recipe:
For the topping
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
Add the capsicum, green chillies, turmeric powder and black salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
Add the paneer, coriander, mint leaves, lemon juice and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another minute.
Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
Remove the sides of the toasted breads, spread 1 tsp of tomato ketchup and top with a portion of the topping.

Grill in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for a minute. Serve hot.