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Chana Sandwich | Indian Chickpea Sandwich
Chana Sandwich Recipe is an easy and quick toast or grilled sandwiches made with leftover Chole Masala or Chana Masala with just a few more added ingredients. It makes for a tasty, filling and comforting breakfast dish or even an evening snack, when you get a craving to have something delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 to 6 lices bread - whole wheat bread or white bread or brown bread
- ½ to ¾ cup chana masala or chole masala
- 1 onion - small sized, sliced thinly
- 1 tomato - small to medium, sliced thinly
- 1 green bell pepper - small to medium (capsicum or shimla mirch) - sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder or sandwich masala
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- black salt or rock salt (edible and food grade), as required
- butter (softened) or olive oil for spreading on the bread slices
- cheddar or mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or grated as required - optional
Accompaniments
- tomato ketchup
- green chutney - optional
- tamarind chutney - optional
Instructions
- Trim the edges of the bread if you prefer.
- Spread the butter or brush the olive oil lightly on all the bread slices.
- Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the chana masala and spread it evenly on the bread.Ensure that the chana masala or chole masala is dry or semi-dry and does not have any curry or gravy consistency as this will make the bread soggy.
- Top with 2 to 3 thin slices each of onion, tomato and capsicum.
- Sprinkle a few pinches of chaat masala, roasted cumin powder and black salt.
- If you want you can top with some grated cheese.
- Cover with another slice of bread.
- Toast the chana sandwich in a sandwich maker or grill till golden and crisp.
- Spread some olive oil or butter on top of the chole sandwiches if required.
- Serve the Chana Sandwich hot with green chutney or sweet tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.
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Notes
- Ensure that the chana masala does not have any liquid curry consistency. It should be dry or semi-dry. Any liquids or gravy in the chana masala will make the bread moist and soggy.
- Cheese can be skipped.
- To make a plant based version, use olive oil and omit the cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1244IU
(25%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.4mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.3mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
4mg
Vitamin B6
0.4mg
Vitamin B12
0.2µg
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Vitamin D
0.3µg
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
14µg
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
112µg
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Magnesium
59mg
Phosphorus
222mg
Zinc
2mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1244IU | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.3mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 4mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 112µg | |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.