rajma and cheese grilled sandwich recipe | kidney beans grilled sandwich | Indian cheese rajma sandwich
by Tarla Dalal

rajma cheese grilled sandwich recipe | grilled rajma masala sandwich | cheesy rajma sandwich |

rajma sandwich is a snack which will remain in your memory forever. Learn how to make grilled rajma masala sandwich.

The cheesy rajma sandwich is quite easy to make, but absolutely tasty and sumptuous too! The rajma stuffing, mixed with tomatoes, onions and other ingredients, gives this sandwich a Mexican touch, which is quite enthralling.

You will enjoy the buttery crispness of the bread, the contrasting texture of the stuffing, the scrunch of spring onions, the spiky flavour of green chillies, and the ever-green appeal of molten cheese in this rajma sandwich.

To make rajma cheese grilled sandwich, make the rajma filling by combining boiled rajma, onions, tomatoes, spring onions, garlic, green chillies, chilli powder and salt. Divide the rajma stuffing into 6 equal portions. Place 4 bread slices on a clean, dry surface and spread a little butter evenly over it. Spread two portions of the rajma stuffing evenly on 2 buttered slices and place 2 cheese slices over it. Sandwich it using the remaining 2 buttered slices of bread with the buttered side facing downwards. Apply a little butter on the upper side of the bread slice. Grill in a pre-heated greased sandwich griller for 4 to 5 minutes or till it turns crispy and brown from both the sides. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces. Serve immediately.

This grilled rajma masala sandwich is delicious just by itself. Kids are bound to enjoy it. But when you have it with your favourite soup it becomes a satiating mini meal.

Tips for rajma cheese grilled sandwich. 1. Do not crush the boiled rajma finely. Let it be coarse so you can enjoy the texture and mouthfeel. 2. Serve the sandwich immediately on grilling, to ensure a perfect experience.

Enjoy with step by step photos and video below.

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Rajma and Cheese Grilled Sandwich recipe - How to make Rajma and Cheese Grilled Sandwich

For Rajma and Cheese Grilled Sandwich
12 bread slices
6 cheese slices
butter for spreading and brushing

To Be Mixed Together Into Rajma Stuffing
1 cup soaked , boiled and coarsely crushed rajma (kidney beans)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

Method

Divide the rajma stuffing into 6 equal portions.
Place 4 bread slices on a clean, dry surface and spread a little butter evenly over it.
Spread two portions of the rajma stuffing evenly on 2 buttered slices and place 2 cheese slices over it.
Sandwich it using the remaining 2 buttered slices of bread with the buttered side facing downwards.
Apply a little butter on the upper side of the bread slice.
Grill in a pre-heated greased sandwich griller for 4 to 5 minutes or till it turns crispy and brown from both the sides.Grill in a greased pre-heated sandwich griller for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn crispy and brown from both the sides.
Cut each sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces.
Repeat steps 2 to 7 to make 4 more sandwiches.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per sandwich

Energy	226 cal
Protein	10.1 g
Carbohydrates	28.7 g
Fiber	0.7 g
Fat	7.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	203.2 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	5.8 mg
Folic Acid	4.9 mcg
Calcium	196 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	27 mg
Potassium	39.7 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg

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what is rajma and cheese grilled sandwich made of?

Rajma and cheese grilled sandwich recipe | kidney beans grilled sandwich | Indian cheese rajma sandwich, is made of easily and cheap ingredients available in India: 12 bread slices, 6 cheese slices and butter for spreading and brushing.
To Be Mixed Together Into Rajma Stuffing: 1 cup soaked , boiled and coarsely crushed rajma (kidney beans), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for rajma and cheese grilled sandwich.

how to soak, cook and mash rajma

To make rajma, soak approx 1/2 cup rajma (kidney beans) in enough water in a deep bowl for 8 hours.
This is how the rajma looks after being soaked.
Drain well using a strainer.

In a pressure cooker, add rajma.
Add water.
Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Drain the water.

Take 1 cup soaked, boiled and drained rajma (kidney beans) in a plate. Mash them coarsely using a potato masher. Keep aside.

how to make stuffing for sandwich

To make rajma and cheese grilled sandwich recipe | kidney beans grilled sandwich | Indian cheese rajma sandwich, in a deep bowl, Add 1 cup soaked , boiled and coarsely crushed rajma (kidney beans)
Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions.

Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies.
Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
Add salt to taste.
Mix well using hands.

Divide the rajma stuffing into 6 equal portions.

how to assemble the sandwich

Place 4 bread slices on a clean, dry surface.
Apply a little butter evenly over each bread slice.
Spread two portions of the rajma stuffing evenly on 2 buttered slices.
Place 2 cheese slices over it.

Sandwich it using the remaining 2 buttered slices of bread with the buttered side facing downwards.
Apply a little butter on the upper side of the bread slice.

how to grill the sandwich

Grease the griller properly with butter using brush, so that the bread slice doesn't stick and gets even grill marks.
Place 2 sandwiches on the griller and grill the sandwich for 5 to 7 minutes or till it turns crispy and brown from both the sides.This is how the sandwich looks after grilling.
Remove rajma and cheese sandwich on a chopping board.

Cut each sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces.
Serve rajma and cheese grilled sandwich recipe | kidney beans grilled sandwich | Indian cheese rajma sandwich, immediately.

tips to make rajma and cheese grilled sandwich

Instead of white bread you can also use whole wheat bread.
You can prepare the stuffing in advance and keep in refrigerator.
Grease the griller properly to get even grill marks on the sandwich.

Foodie #695757

on 28 Feb 21 06:37 AM

Good one. Easy to do even with left over rajma. I added 1/4 cup chopped multi color capsicum slightly roasted. followed tip to add tabasco, oregano and chilli flakes from other post which was helpful.

Tarla Dalal

01 Mar 21 01:57 PM

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

Megha

on 14 Sep 20 01:38 PM

If Oregano, Chilli flakes & tobasco is added in the sandwich it becomes more tasty & yummy. Even green, red & yellow bell peppers can be added.

23 Sep 20 08:16 AM

Thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your comment. Do keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us. Enjoy.

28 Feb 21 06:35 AM

very helpful tip.

Agam

on 06 Apr 18 09:29 PM

I mase tomato cheese sandwich. Quick and delicious.

09 Apr 18 09:05 AM

Thank you for your kind words...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed it...happy cooking !!

Indu Shah

on 13 Jul 16 04:59 PM

Rajma and cheese a great combination for sandwich.. It just tastes amazing after it is grilled.. i had boiled rajma.. and i tried this recipe.. Everyone just love it..