Roasted Red Capsicum and Cheese Tava Sandwich
by Tarla Dalal
roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich recipe | Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich | bell pepper sandwich | with 23 amazing images.
roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich recipe | Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich | bell pepper sandwich is a simple cheesy and gooey snack to enjoy at any time of the day. Learn how to make Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich.
To make roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich, pierce a fork through the capsicum and roast it on a medium flame till it turns black from all the sides. Wash and remove its skin, stem and seeds and roughly chop it. Combine the roasted capsicum, cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, salt and black pepper in a mixer and blend till coarse. Place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface and spread ¼th of the capsicum-cheese mixture evenly over it. Sandwich it using another bread slice and brush ½ tsp of butter evenly over it. Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), put ½ tsp of butter and place the sandwich on it with the buttered side facing upwards and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides. Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 3 more sandwiches. Serve immediately.
Roasting a red capsicum on an open flame is the surest way to make yourself hungry because the aroma is just too appetizing! This predominantly savoury sandwich gets just a mild hint of sweetness from the roasted capsicum, which tastes too dreamy to describe. And well, that's what makes this awesome bell pepper sandwich stand out from the rest of the sandwiches.
Roasted capsicum and cheese with just the right amounts of garlic, butter and mayonnaise yields an awesomely creamy and garlicky Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich that promises tones of delight in every bite! The mixture for the sandwich can be prepared earlier and stored in the fridge for two days. So, you can prepare some during the weekend and keep it for a busy weekday. Just make sure you serve the sandwich immediately after preparation to enjoy the vibrant texture and flavour.
You will also relish other sandwiches like the Pineapple Celery and Cottage Cheese Sandwich or Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwich.
Tips for roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich. 1. Brushing the capsicum with oil gives evenly charred flavour. 2. Instead of processed cheese cubes, you can use mozzarella cheese cubes.
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Roasted Red Capsicum and Cheese Tava Sandwich recipe - How to make Roasted Red Capsicum and Cheese Tava Sandwich
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Makes 4 sandwiches
For Roasted Red Capsicum and Cheese Tava Sandwich
8 bread slices
1 medium red capsicum
5 tbsp cheese cubes
2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
salt and to taste
2 tsp butter for brushing
2 tsp butter for cooking
- Method
- Pierce a fork through the capsicum and roast it on a medium flame till it turns black from all the sides.
- Wash and remove its skin, stem and seeds and roughly chop it.
- Combine the roasted capsicum, cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, salt and black pepper in a mixer and blend till coarse.
- Place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface and spread ¼ th of the capsicum-cheese mixture evenly over it.
- Sandwich it using another bread slice and brush ½ tsp of butter evenly over it.
- Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), put ½ tsp of butter and place the sandwich on it with the buttered side facing upwards and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions.
- Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 3 more sandwiches.
- Serve immediately.
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what is roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich made of?
- what is roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich made of? Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich is made of 8 bread slices, 1 red medium capsicum, 5 tbsp cheese cubes, 2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun), 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste, 2 tsp butter for brushing and 2 tsp butter for cooking.
for the capsicum cheese mixture
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For the capsicum cheese mixture, pierce 1 red medium capsicum with a fork. We are going to be roasting the capsicum over open flame.
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Brush the red capsicum with oil. Brushing with oil helps to get evenly charred capsicum.
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Roast it over an open flame till they turn black from all the sides. This will take time to roast so be patient.
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This is how the capsicum looks like after roasting.
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Remove the capsicum and immerse it in a bowl of cold water.
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Remove the black skin by scrapping with your fingers. Discard the water and the black skin. Roasted capsicum is ready.
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Remove the stems and seeds and chop into big pieces as we are going to put the capsicum in a mixer jar.
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Add 5 tbsp cheese cubes.
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Add 2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
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Blend till coarse. Keep aside.
how to make roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich
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To make roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich recipe | Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich | bell pepper sandwich, place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface.
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Spread ¼th of the capsicum-cheese mixture evenly over it.
- Sandwich it using another bread slice.
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Brush ½ tsp of butter evenly over it.
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Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), put ½ tsp of butter and place the sandwich on it with the buttered side facing upwards and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides.
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Cut the roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich recipe | Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich | bell pepper sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions.
- Repeat steps 1 to 6 to make 3 more sandwiches.
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Serve roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich recipe | Indian capsicum cheese toast sandwich | bell pepper sandwich immediately.
tips for roasted red capsicum and cheese tava sandwich
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Brushing the capsicum with oil gives evenly charred flavour.
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Instead of processed cheese cubes, you can use mozzarella cheese cubes.
| Energy | 139 cal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 195.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 29.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 16.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13.6 mg |
| Sodium | 58.3 mg |
| Potassium | 39.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
This sandwich is so delicious and can easily be made . The sweetness of roasted capsicum is lovely.