Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich

Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich

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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 5-6 minutes (each batch).
  • Total time: 16 minutes.

“Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich” is a delicious and satisfying fusion snack that combines the richness of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with the crisp sweetness of shimla mirch (capsicum or bell pepper).

It’s a perfect blend of soft, creamy textures and crunchy bites, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or an evening snack. Whether served hot with green chutney or ketchup, this sandwich offers a quick, nutritious, and flavourful meal that’s loved by both kids and adults alike.

Adding hung curd to prepare the base of the Paneer Shimla Mirch Sandwich brings a creamy twist that elevates the overall taste and texture.

Hung curd acts as a flavourful binding agent, making the filling rich and smooth without the heaviness of mayonnaise or cheese spreads. This not only enhances the sandwich’s flavour but also makes it healthier and lighter, perfect for those looking for a nutritious snack.

Ingredients:

  • Curd: 500 gm.
  • Onion: 1no. (Medium size)
  • Capsicum: 1no. (Medium size)
  • Paneer (Cottage cheese): 100 gm.
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper Powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Sandwich bread: 8-10 slices
  • Butter: 50 gm

Preparation:

  1. Chop onion, capsicum into fine pieces, Keep aside.
  2. Chop paneer into  small cube, keep aside.

For making hung curd:

  1. Put soup strainers (sieve) over serving bowl; put a muslin cloth; add curd.
  2. Keep it in the refrigerator overnight or for 5-6 hours. hung curd is ready to use.

Method:

  1. Take a mixing bowl, Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer,   
  2. Salt and Pepper; give good mix. Stuffing is ready to prepare the sandwich.
  3. Take 2 slices of bread, spread butter on both sides of breads; put stuffing and spread evenly. Cover the stuffing with another bread slice.
  4. Now toast it in a toaster/griller; Toast till it become brown in colour. Transfer and serve with Kalongi Tamatar ki Chutney or chutney/ dip of your choice.
    Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich
    Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich
    Ingredients
    Ingredients
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer, Salt and Pepper;
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer,
    Salt and Pepper;
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer, Salt and Pepper;
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer,
    Salt and Pepper;
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer, Salt and Pepper;
    Put Hung curd, chopped Capsicum, Onion, Paneer,
    Salt and Pepper;
    give good mix. Stuffing is ready
    give good mix. Stuffing is ready
    put stuffing and spread evenly
    put stuffing and spread evenly
    Cover the stuffing with another bread slice.
    Cover the stuffing with another bread slice.
    Cover the stuffing with another bread slice.
    Cover the stuffing with another bread slice.
    toast it in a toaster/griller
    toast it in a toaster/griller

    serve with Kalongi Tamatar ki Chutney
    serve with Kalongi Tamatar ki Chutney

    serve with Kalongi Tamatar ki Chutney
    serve with Kalongi Tamatar ki Chutney

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Shimla Mirch (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) Sandwich by Nag Ratna Sahu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.