there are many ways you can make paneer sandwich. in this post i am sharing 2 methods.

recipe 1 – this sandwich recipe is made with paneer stuffing and is an indian style sandwich.
recipe 2 – this version is more healthy as veggies are added in the paneer sandwich. both the recipes are tried and tested and taste good.

you can grill or toast these paneer sandwiches. you will need green chutney or sandwich chutney to prepare these sandwiches. i have mentioned the sandwich chutney recipe below. if you do not have this chutney, then you can even skip it.

sandwich chutney recipe for paneer sandwich

method: rinse 1 cup tightly packed coriander leaves and 2 green chillies very well in water. drain all the water and add the rinsed leaves in a small grinder jar. add ½ tsp chaat masala powder and salt as required. grind the chutney ingredients till smooth. no need to add water while grinding as there is enough moisture after rinsing the coriander leaves which helps them to grind to a smooth chutney. if you are unable to grind, then add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water. remove sandwich chutney and keep aside. a few drops of lemon juice can also be added.

i have divided the entire post into following parts:

this first recipe shared is an indian style paneer sandwich which includes green chutney, spices and herbs. you can alter the amount of spices and herbs as per your taste buds.

how to make paneer sandwich (indian style) – recipe 1

1. crumble 200 grams paneer in a bowl or pan. do not crumble finely. some small chunks of paneer is fine. you can even chop paneer in small cubes instead of crumbling.

2. add the following spice powders – 1 pinch of turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder (ground coriander), ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder).

3. add 2 tablespoon fresh curd (yogurt). also season with salt as per taste.

4. mix very well.

5. take the bread slices and spread some butter on them. i have used whole wheat bread. you can use any bread of your choice like brown bread, white bread, multigrain bread or whole wheat sandwich bread.

6. spread sandwich chutney on the slices. recipe of sandwich chutney is mentioned in recipe card below. addition of sandwich chutney is optional and you can skip it also. or you can use any green chutney you have like mint chutney or coriander chutney or mint coriander chutney.

7. now place some thin onion slices and sliced bell pepper. i have used red bell pepper (red capsicum or shimla mirch), you can use green or yellow bell pepper or skip them altogether.

8. sprinkle some chaat masala on top.

9. add the paneer stuffing.

10. cover with the remaining bread slices on which both butter and sandwich chutney has already been spread.

11. place the paneer sandwiches in a preheated sandwich maker.

12. grill till crisp and golden.

remove and serve grilled paneer sandwich hot or warm with any dip or sauce of your choice. you can serve it with tomato ketchup or pudina chutney or coriander chutney or any chutney or dip of your choice.

tips for making paneer sandwich

• i have used whole wheat bread to make these sandwiches. you can use any bread of your choice like brown bread, white bread, multigrain bread or whole wheat sandwich bread.
• these sandwiches taste best with fresh paneer. if you use frozen paneer, then the stuffing feels a bit dry. if you buy paneer from a halwai or from a store, then make sure the paneer is moist and fresh. or else you can make paneer at home.
• to make a vegan version of paneer sandwich, replace paneer with tofu and butter with olive oil. also don’t forget to use vegan curd.
• green chutney can be skipped. you can be creative by adding vegan or vegetarian mayonnaise or hung curd or cream cheese as a spread.

vegetable paneer sandwich – recipe 2

this veg paneer sandwich which i make sometimes, is a variation of the bombay veg sandwich. along with the paneer, vegetables & the green chutney, the sandwich becomes a healthy one.

if you don’t have the veggies, then you can still make the sandwich with the paneer stuffing. in this recipe i made a fusion of italian and indian flavors. the paneer has italian-indian herbs in it, whilst the veggies is spiced with indian spices. for the paneer stuffing, i have used basil leaves, celery and coriander. you can make good fusion sandwiches by combining different flavors. to make a vegan version of paneer sandwich, replace paneer with tofu and butter with olive oil.

here i have used homemade whole wheat bread. you can use any bread like brown bread or white bread to make this sandwich.

i served the veg paneer sandwich with coriander chutney and tomato sauce. however, the sandwich can also be served with basil pesto.

INGREDIENTS
for sandwiches
8 to 10 slices of whole wheat bread or brown bread or white bread
1 medium size tomato
1 beetroot – boiled and peeled
1 potato – boiled and peeled
1 medium size onion – peeled
chaat masala as required
cumin powder as required
butter or olive oil as required

for paneer stuffing
200 grams paneer (cottage cheese)
4 to 5 italian basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro leaves)
½ teaspoon dry oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
¼ teaspoon red chili powder or red chili flakes
1 green chili – chopped
rock salt or black salt as required

how to make veg paneer sandwich – recipe 2

1. crumble the paneer with your hands or grate it. add the chopped basil, celery, coriander leaves, green chillies along with black pepper, red chilli powder and salt. mix well.

2. spread or brush some butter or olive oil on the bread. add a tbsp or more of the paneer mixture on the bread. sprinkle some chaat masala and cumin powder. place two or three slices each of boiled potato, onion, boiled beetroot and tomato. sprinkle some salt, chaat masala and cumin powder again.

3. place the second buttered or oiled bread on top and either grill or toast the sandwich. here i have used my old sandwich hand toaster which works on stovetop.

4. once the sandwiches are browned, then remove and spread some butter if required on the sandwiches. serve veg paneer sandwich hot with mint chutney and tomato sauce.

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this paneer sandwich recipe is from the archives and was originally published on 29 jan 2017. the post has been updated and republished on 28 sep 2019.