Spinach, Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich
by Tarla Dalal
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spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich recipe | toasted spinach sandwich | spinach cheese sandwich Indian snack | cheesy spinach sandwich is a yummy treat for people of all ages. Learn how to make toasted spinach sandwich.
To make spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich, heat the butter in a small non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside. Place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface and put 1½ tbsp of cheese evenly over it. Put 2 tbsp of the spinach evenly over the cheese. Put half the butter-garlic mixture evenly over it and sprinkle little salt and pepper evenly over it. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cheese evenly over this. Cover the sandwich with another bread slice and apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise evenly over it. Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), place the sandwich on it with the mayonnaise side facing downwards, apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise on the side facing upwards and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides. Transfer to a clean dry surface. Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions. Repeat steps 2 to 8 to make 1 more sandwich. Serve immediately with tomato ketchup. A gooey, cheesy, garlicky delight, which will make you feel soooo pampered, and a wee bit guilty later, but definitely worth the occasional indulgence!
This toasted spinach sandwich is packed to the core with yummy ingredients like spinach, cheese and garlicky butter, and coated all over with mayonnaise.
The use of mayo is the smart twist in this spinach cheese sandwich Indian snack, as it gives a rich taste and uniquely crisp mouth-feel. Make sure you squeeze all the water out of the blanched spinach to avoid sogginess.
This cheesy spinach sandwich can be served for kids’ birthday parties and for kitty parties as well. The duo of spinach and cheese in between bread slices can truly appease people with different palates. You can also try other sandwich recipes like potato sandwich and vegetable grill sandwich.
Tips for spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich. 1. You can buy ready-made bread or make bread at home. 2. You can substitute the mayonnaise with butter if you wish to. 3. While cooking the sandwich on the tava, keep checking at frequent intervals so it doesn’t burn. 4. The spinach can be blanched in advance and refrigerated. But do not miss out on refreshing it with cold water to maintain its colour. 5. Do not miss out on sprinkling salt as there is no salt added while blanching spinach. 6. Also serve the Spinach, Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich immediately after preparation as it's loaded with cheese and bound to become a bit chewy if left for too long.
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Spinach, Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich recipe - How to make Spinach, Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 sandwiches
For Spinach , Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich
4 tbsp blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
5 tbsp grated processed cheese
1 tbsp butter
4 bread slices
salt and to taste
2 tsp mayonnaise
For Serving With Spinach , Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich
tomato ketchup
- Method
- Heat the butter in a small non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
- Place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface and put 1½ tbsp of cheese evenly over it.
- Put 2 tbsp of the spinach evenly over the cheese.
- Put half the butter-garlic mixture evenly over it and sprinkle little salt and pepper evenly over it.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cheese evenly over this.
- Cover the sandwich with another bread slice and apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise evenly over it.
- Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), place the sandwich on it with the mayonnaise side facing downwards, apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise on the side facing upwards and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides. Transfer to a clean dry surface.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions.
- Repeat steps 2 to 8 to make 1 more sandwich.
- Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.
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What is spinach garlic cheese sandwich made of?
- Spinach garlic cheese sandwich is made of 4 tbsp blanched and chopped spinach (palak), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 5 tbsp grated processed cheese, 1 tbsp butter, 4 bread slices, salt and to taste and 2 tsp mayonnaise.
Tips for spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich
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You can buy readymade bread or make bread at home.
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You can substitute the mayonnaise with butter if you wish to.
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While cooking the sandwich on the tava, keep checking at frequent intervals so it doesn’t burn.
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The spinach can be blanched in advance and refrigerated. But do not miss out on refreshing it with cold water to maintain its colour.
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Do not miss out on sprinkling salt as there is no salt added while blanching spinach.
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Also serve the sandwich immediately after preparation as it's loaded with cheese and bound to become a bit chewy if left for too long.
How to make bread
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For the yeast sugar mixture of the bread, we need 1 tbsp instant dry yeast. This is the bacteria which helps the bread rise.
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To this add 2 tbsp sugar. This is the food for the yeast.
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Add ¼ cup of warm water in a bowl and mix well. This warm water helps in the activation of yeast. Click here to learn how to make bread in detail.
How to select spinach
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Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing.
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The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised.
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Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
- Also check for dirt especially in between the thick stems.
How to select garlic
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Try to pick out sturdy crisp pods of garlic which do not appear wilted.
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Further the garlic pods should not be soft on touch.
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You should also check for mould and mildew on the garlic.
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The garlic pods should not have any black, yellow or green spots. That is an indication of spoilage.
How to blanch spinach
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To blanch spinach, take a bunch of spinach. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
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Removing the stems and discard them.
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Wash the leaves thoroughly under running water or in a bowl full of water. This will help in getting rid of the dirt residues on the leaves.
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Drain well using a strainer. Take approx. 1½ cups of roughly chopped spinach.
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Take a deep pan, add water to it and put it for boiling.
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Add salt. My mother says that adding salt while boiling vegetable helps in cooking the vegetable faster as salt raises the temperature of the water and it also retains the color.
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Once the water comes to boil, add the chopped and washed spinach leaves.
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Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Till the spinach gets tender. Do not over cook the leaves as it might loose the color. Switch off the flame.
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Drain the water using strainer. Throw the water away.
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Plunge the leaves in a bowl of ice cold water. This step is known as refreshing, it is done to retain the colour of the spinach and it also halts the process of cooking.
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Once again drain well using a strainer.
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Squeeze out remaining water wrom the leaves with your hands to get rid of excesse water and discard. You will get approx. 4 tbsp of blanched and chopped spinach.
For the butter garlic mixture
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For the butter garlic mixture of spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich recipe | toasted spinach sandwich | spinach cheese sandwich Indian snack | cheesy spinach sandwich, heat 1 tbsp butter in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
For the spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich
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For the spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich recipe | toasted spinach sandwich | spinach cheese sandwich Indian snack | cheesy spinach sandwich, place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface.
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Sprinkle 1½ tbsp of grated processed cheese evenly over it.
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Put 2 tbsp of blanched and chopped spinach (palak) evenly over the cheese.
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Put half the butter-garlic mixture evenly over it.
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Sprinkle little salt over it.
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Also sprinkle little pepper evenly over it.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp of grated processed cheese evenly over this.
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Cover the sandwich with another bread slice.
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Apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise evenly over it. You can substitute the mayonnaise with butter if you wish to.
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Heat a non-stick a tava (griddle), place the sandwich on it with the mayonnaise side facing downwards.
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Apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise on the side facing upwards.
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Cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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Transfer to a clean dry surface. Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions.
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Repeat steps 1 to 13 to make 1 more sandwich.
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Serve spinach garlic and cheese tava sandwich recipe | toasted spinach sandwich | spinach cheese sandwich Indian snack | cheesy spinach sandwich immediately with tomato ketchup.
| Energy | 262 cal |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 13.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 37.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3609.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 16.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 74.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 242.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 38.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130.7 mg |
| Sodium | 413.5 mg |
| Potassium | 125.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
such a unique combination. i am a college student an d this recipe is something i can make myself and eat when my mom isnt there. Its yummy :)