Chana Sandwich | Indian Chickpea Sandwich

chana sandwich recipe, chana masala sandwich recipe

5 from 2 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: North Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Servings:

Calories: 398kcal

Author: Dassana Amit

Ingredients

Main ingredients

4 to 6 slices 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

US Customary - Metric

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.

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.

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