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Chickpea Masala Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Chickpea Masala Sandwich is a flavorful, hearty, and healthy option that’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. The spicy chickpea filling is complemented by fresh, crisp vegetables, making each bite a delicious experience.
A fulfilling, tiffin friendly dish for your kid making your mornings easier. You can prep the chickpea mixture overnight and keep
Ingredients
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For the Chickpea Masala:
- 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1 green chili
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds p0wder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Juice of half a lemon
For the Sandwich:
- 2 slices of whole grain or your favorite bread
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced onions
Instructions
Preparing the Chickpea Masala:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are well incorporated.
- Add the cooked chickpeas and mash them slightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are well coated with the masala and heated through.
- Stir in the chopped coriander and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Place a generous amount of chickpea masala on a slice of bread.
- Top with fresh lettuce leaves, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
- Place another slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich
- If wanted can grill or toast the sandwich without oil or butter
Notes
- Can use alternatives to chickpeas like boiled green moong, boiled brown chana
- For extra dose of protein can add in 2 tablespoon of Paneer or tofu.
- For kid friendly, can add a slice of cheese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 235
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Protein: 6
