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 125 calories for two sandwiches, these are best accompaniment by a hot, sugar-free beverage! Since paneer is high in protein, go easy on milk and milk products like curds for the rest of the day.

Ingredients

* 4 whole wheat brown bread slices, toasted
* For the topping: 1 tsp oil
* ¼ cup finely chopped onions
* ½ tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
* ½ tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
* 2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
* 1 to 2 green chillies, finely chopped
* A pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
* A pinch black salt (sanchal)
* ½ cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
* 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
* 2 tbsp chopped mint (phudina) leaves
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* Salt to taste


Method

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions, ginger, garlic and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent, while stirring continuously.

2. Add the capsicum, green chillies, turmeric powder and black salt, mix well and sauté for a minute, while stirring continuously.

3. Add the paneer, coriander, mint leaves, lemon juice and salt, mix well and sauté for another minute, while stirring continuously.

4. Divide it into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed:

1. Remove the sides of the toasted breads and spread a portion of the topping on each toasted bread.

2. Grill in a pre-heated oven at 200ºC (400ºF) for a minute.