Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich: A tangy, spiced curd and paneer sandwich with a sizzling mustard-curry leaf tadka
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Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich is a flavorful, protein-packed twist on Indian-style sandwiches. It combines soft paneer and creamy hung curd, spiced and topped with a hot tadka (tempering) of mustard seeds and curry leaves, all grilled to golden perfection. Itās light, wholesome, and ready in minutesāperfect for a quick snack or brunch.
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What is Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich?
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Itās a unique Indian fusion sandwich made with a creamy paneer-curd mixture, sandwiched between bread slices, and topped with a sizzling mustard seed tadka. The sandwich is then pan-toasted until crisp and golden on the outside, while staying tangy and soft inside.
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Main Ingredients of Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich:
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Hung curd ā creamy and tangy base for the filling
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Paneer ā soft cubes for texture and protein
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Mustard seeds & curry leaves ā classic South Indian-style tadka
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Bread ā your choice (white, multigrain, or sourdough)
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Butter or oil ā for golden, crispy toasting
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What Is So Special About Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich?
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No heavy sauces or cheeseālight and nutritious
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Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients
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Tadka on top adds a bold, aromatic flavor
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Makes a great snack, tea-time treat, or light meal
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Meyer Bauhaus Nonstick Open Frypan, 24 cm, Red
Quick and Easy Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich:
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Mix hung curd and paneer with basic seasoning. Spread the mixture on bread slices. Add hot mustard seed tadka on top, close the sandwich, and toast in butter until golden and crisp. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.
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How to Make Dahi Tadka Paneer Sandwich:
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In a bowl, mix:
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½ cup hung curd
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½ cup paneer, cubed or crumbled
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: finely chopped onion, capsicum, or tomato
For tadka (tempering):
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1 tsp oil
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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5ā6 curry leaves
To assemble:
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Bread slices
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Butter or oil for toasting
Steps:
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Mix paneer, curd, salt, pepper, and optional veggies in a bowl.
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Prepare tadka: heat oil, add mustard seeds, let them splutter, then add curry leaves. Remove from heat.
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Butter one side of the bread slices.
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Spread the paneer-curd filling on the unbuttered side. Drizzle a little tadka over the filling.
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Top with another bread slice, buttered side facing out.
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Toast the sandwich in a pan until golden and crisp on both sides.
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Serve hot with ketchup, green chutney, or yogurt dip.
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Expert Tips:
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Use thick hung curd to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.
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Tadka should be added fresh and hot for best flavor.
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For a richer version, you can add grated cheese or a dash of chaat masala.
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Add finely chopped green chilli for heat.
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