Open Carrot Sandwich ( Healthy Starter Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
11 Sep 2019
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A zesty and healthy topping of low-fat paneer and colourful vegetables makes this a scrumptious starter. Only 60 calories per sandwich, this is a nourishing starter to begin a healthy fare.
Open Carrot Sandwich ( Healthy Starter Recipe) recipe - How to make Open Carrot Sandwich ( Healthy Starter Recipe)
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Makes 4 open sandwiches
For The Topping
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated cucumber
2 tbsp grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp green chilli paste
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp white pepper powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp finely chopped celery (ajmonda)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
1/4 cup soya flour
salt to taste
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
4 whole wheat bread slices
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
Method
For the topping
How to proceed
For the topping
- For the topping
- Squeeze the carrots and cucumber and drain out the excess water.
- Combine all the ingredients including the carrots and cucumber in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the soya flour and salt along with 1 tbsp of water in a bowl to make a thick batter. Keep aside.
- Brush 1/8 tsp of oil on one side of each bread slice.
- Place each bread slice on a flat surface, with the brushed side facing downwards and spread a portion of the topping evenly over it.
- Brush a little soya batter evenly over the topping.
- Place each open sandwich on a non-stick tava (griddle) with the topping facing downwards and cook, using ΒΌ tsp of oil, till the topping turns golden brown in colour.
- Turn over and cook till the other side turns golden brown in colour.
- Cut each bread sandwich into 2 equal portions diagonally and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per open sandwich
| Energy | 77 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 566.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 29.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 66.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 37 mg |
| Phosphorus | 163.6 mg |
| Sodium | 54.6 mg |
| Potassium | 179.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
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