Aloo sandwich recipe: A Delicious and Easy Indian Snack
Aloo sandwich recipe consists of the humble yet amazing potato in a spiced mix amalgamating it well with bread to create a snack/breakfast/tea-time combo especially satisfying with a glass of tea. Easy to make, it can be cooked in various ways with a variety of spices and garnishes. It is an instant snack idea. Read on to know more about the types of ingredients, method of preparation, variations and health benefits of this popular Indian breakfast snack.
This recipe is made with potatoes, which is fried, spices, egg and bread.
To prepare this snack, you will need:
- Liquid oil to fry
- 3 or more potatoes
- Half tomato
- 2 medium sized onions
- 2 large eggs
- Salt
- Turmeric/ Curcumin as required
- Water
Recipes procedure for Aloo sandwich recipe
- Take the liquid oil and keep two slices of bread.
- Cut the potatoes into moderate size, wash with water.
- Add liquid oil into the pan and let it heat up.
- To the same pan put in the potatoes and fry.
- After frying the potatoes, remove and add the eggs.
- Not until the eggs white get dry, put the fried potatoes into the pan.
- Add salt, wheat flour, dried onions and curcumin to the dried white eggs.
- Once the fried potatoes are placed in the pan, it is ready to make the sandwich. Add the fried potatoes and egg white.
- At this point, it’s done, so let it cool off before serving it.
Ingredients for Aloo sandwich recipe
To make a basic Aloo Sandwich, you will need the following ingredients:
For the Potato Filling:
- 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed: uncertain texture
- 1/2 onion, Diced small: in a delicate fashion
- 1 or 2 green chilies, chopped Finely: can omit
- 2 tablespoons peas: Optional, in terms of texture
- Two tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander leaves: Finely chopped
- 1 tsp of mustard seeds
- ½ tsp of cumin seeds
- ½ tsp of turmeric powder
- ½ tsp of red chili powder
- 2 garlic cloves: Garlic is another strong flavor that goes well in any Indian dish.
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
- Salt to taste
- TWO teaspoons Of lemon juice: To add sourness
- 1 tablespoon oil: For frying spices
Preparation Method
Step 1: Prepare the Potato Filling
So first in a saute pan with hot oil combine the diced onions and semi broiled mashed potatoes with girnchy seasoning.
Mustard and Cumin Seeds: Add the mustard and cumin seeds when hot In these instructions, some words appear in dots because they’re not in a specific position or fixed order. These instructions would still be clear without them, although the dotted words can also serve a visual purpose like underscoring for emphasis.
Add Spices: Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala. Stir well and cooked for another minute till the aromas arise.
Put boiled mashed potatoes with boiled peas and mix.
Season and done: Toss with salt and lemon juice. Stir until it’s well mixed. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
Step 2: Assemble the Sandwich
- Slather the bread: Take 2 slices of bread and butter one side of each piece of bread.
- And now over the other buttered slice of bread apply a thick layer of potato stuffing.
- Top With Slice 2: Put another slice of bread (butter side out) on top of the filling.
Toast the Sandwich:
On a Tawa – Medium heat. Warm vada / bonda along with tawa. Put the sandwich on a warm tawa (griddle) and toast for a minute on each side until both sides are golden brown.
Alternatively, assemble the sandwich in a preheated sandwich maker until crispy and golden.
Step 3: Serve
During assembly define starting and ending points of the cut for the sandwich by slicing through diagonally half (Or Quarter) cut. Enjoy with green chutney or ketchup sauce.
Variations of Aloo Sandwich
An Aloo Sandwich is an ‘everything goes’ dish, and here are some variations to try.
For a cheesy aloo sandwich, add a slice or some grated cheese inside the sandwich and toast it.
Vegetable Aloo sandwich recipe: Add finely chopped vegetables of your choice – like bell peppers, carrots or corn – to the potato filling to provide extra nutrition.
Spicy Aloo Sandwich: Add more green chillies, or sprinkle some red chilli flakes.
Herbed Aloo sandwich recipe: Herbs such as mint or parsley are a way of adding freshness to the filling of an aloo sandwich.
Grilled Aloo Sandwich: Grill assembled sandwich in grill pan for those beautiful grill prints.
Nutritional Benefits of Aloo Sandwich
The Aloo sandwich recipe is not only delicious but also offers several nutritional benefits:
Rich in Carbohydrates: Potatoes provide essential carbohydrates that are vital for energy.
Source of Fiber: Adding peas and whole grain bread increases fiber content, aiding digestion.
Vitamins and Minerals: Potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, and iron.
It’s highly adaptable: you can boost its nutritional value by adding vegetables, or by using whole grain instead of white bread.
Tips for Making the Perfect Aloo Sandwich
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh potatoes and spices will enhance flavor significantly.
Adjust Spice Level: Lower or raise spice level based on individual taste. Less spice works for kids and the spice-averse.
Toast Well: Ensure you toast your sandwich well to achieve that perfect crispy texture.
Serve Immediately: After enjoy your sandwich hot for the best taste experience.
Bread! Experiment chameleon mode: Differences within a simple dish can take you from Thai food to Persian food to Indian food. Change the flavour of your eggs by simply changing your bread. Sourdough. Multigrain.
Conclusion
This Aloo sandwich recipe has the element of simplicity yet great richness of flavours – a recipe that one can have for breakfast, lunch and snacks any day. Food preparation has been made easy for this recipe and the variety of ingredients can be played around with in order to please different palates.
If you want to spend your own money to learn how to make an Aloo Sandwich recipe like the one you get from a tiny shop in India, at least now you know how.
Also read my recent blog post for Best South Indian Dinner Recipes: Spicy Curry Kitchen
