Potato Sandwich (Aloo Masala Sandwich)
Potato sandwich or Aloo sandwich is a vegan indian breakfast sandwhich made with aloo masala (mashed potato), few spices, green chillies and herbs. This delicious potato sandwich can be made quickly (takes about 20 minutes) and is perfect for evening snacks, tiffins as well as for travel.
Equipment
- Saute Pan
- Sandwich Maker/Panini Maker
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3-4 (~300g) potatoes boiled and peeled
- 1 tablespoon oil for sautéing potatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 green chillies (like thai bird chillies or serrano peppers), adjust to tolerance
- ½ cup onions chopped
- ½ cup tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon hot red chilli powder or Cayenne, adjust to taste
- 1.5 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon amchoor or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 10 bread slices white or whole wheat
- 10 tablespoon oil for toasting the sandwiches
Instructions
- Start by boiling the potatoes. I pressure cook them. Let cool and then peel the potatoes.
- Using your hands or a masher or a fork, lightly mash the potatoes, dont mash fully, its okay if they are a little chunky. I like to keep big chunks however you can decide how you like.
- In a pan, heat up 1 tablespoon of oil and crackle cumin seeds and chopped green chillies. Add the potatoes, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and mix. Let cook for 2-3 minutes. Dont brown the potatoes. This step is optional but I think it makes the potatoes taste extra delicious.
- In a bowl, to the potatoes add the chopped onions, tomatoes, all the spices and cilantro. Mix well. Taste the potato stuffing and adjust salt or seasonings if needed.
- Place a bread slice on a chopping board. Add 2-4 tablespoon of potato filling that we just made. Lightly spread the filling to all corners of the bread. Pro Tip :- You may slather softened butter before placing the stuffing. You can also spread some green chutney on the inside if you wish to serve the sandwiches right away.
- Cover with another slice of bread. Brush oil on the top slice. Prepare all the sandwiches this way.
- On a warm tawa or pre heated panini maker, place the sandwich carefully with oiled side down. Brush oil on the other side of the sandwich (facing you).
- Toast or grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until both the sides are golden and crisp. If cooking on tawa, using a wide flat spatula, flip the sandwich to crisp.
- Transfer the sandwiches on a cookie rack for a couple of minutes to cool down. This step is super important since it prevents your sandwich from getting soggy.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Aloo Matar Sandwich - Add some blanced peas when you temper the potatoes with cumin seeds.
- Make it Cheesy- Add some shredded cheese like mozzarella or cheddar cheese on the potato filling if you wish.
- Add Paneer- Add thin slices of paneer on top of potato filling. Sprinkle salt & pepper on the paneer.
- You can also use some curry leaves and black mustard seeds for tempering the potatoes.
- With Mayonnaise or Cream Cheese- You may spread some mayo or softened cream cheese.
- Add Vegetables like shredded carrots or herbs like chopped scallions, grated garlic & ginger for including different flavor profiles in the potato filling.
- Use different kinds of bread like multigrain, whole wheat or sourdough.
- Skip the tomatoes and you can use the same filling for aloo parathas or aloo tikkis.
- Dont skip on oil when toasting these sandwiches else they taste kind of dry.
Some Tips When packing the sandwiches
- Avoid slathering green chutney on bread if you are making sandwiches for later coz I feel they get a bit soggy. Pack chutney on the side.
- If you are packing these in lunchboxes or for journeys, let the sandwiches cool down completely on the cookie rack for good 20 minutes or so.
- Once cooled, you could wrap them. I wrap them first in parchment or butter paper and then place in a lunch box. If possible, avoid packing in ziplock or brown bags, since the sandwiches can get smushed.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 561mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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