You wouldn't associate sandwiches with Indian cuisine, would you? Believe it or not, they are not only popular but there are plenty of exciting combinations to try! With fillings ranging from chutneys to pickles and healthy veggies to paneer (cottage cheese), they leave you satisfied both in the taste and nutrition departments.
A sandwich is a great meal to substitute healthy ingredients in, giving you the ability to control fat and calorie content, as well as basic nutritional requirements. Don't like an ingredient? Swap it out or add something else. You can try new combinations and get acquainted with popular flavors in the Indian cooking palette.
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Mint Chutney Veggie Sandwich
Easycooking/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 The mint chutney veggie sandwich is the legendary Bombay Sandwich! It is a great snack to pack because it keeps well and tastes great.
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Chicken Tikka Sandwich
Not only is chicken tikka delicious the day you make it, if you're lucky to have some left over, you can make it into a tasty sandwich to enjoy the day after. The mint-coriander chutney has bold flavors that include mint, garlic, green chilis, coriander and lime.
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Toasty Paneer Sandwich
A great vegetarian sandwich option, paneer is an ingredient similar to cottage cheese.
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Bread Pakoda Sandwich
This meal is a cross between a sandwich and bhajias (gram flour fritters). Serve it with Tamarind or Mint-Coriander Chutney for a flavorful masterpiece.
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Mango Pickle Sandwich
The perfect yummy, tangy midday snack or meal, this sandwich combines two flavors you may never have tried before -- and it may be a new favorite after you try it. The mango pickle mix includes green mangoes, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, fenugreek seeds and other bold spices.