Paneer Tikka Sandwiches with Tandoori Mayonnaise – crispy whole-grain sandwiches with chunks of vegetables and paneer tikka nestled in a spicy tandoori mayonnaise sauce, pan-grilled to perfection.
When the kitchen knife brand “SHAN ZU” contacted me recently to see whether I could review one of their GYO series chef’s knives, I was excited, as I had never owned a high-quality knife to use in my kitchen—just some local-store knives that I had been making do with!
When I looked into who they were and what they offered, I was thrilled to get to use one of these highly tested, beautiful, and innovative knives, crafted with all kinds of cuisines in mind! Each knife combines three kinds of steel, and the edges are incredibly sharp (I was even afraid to hold them!), crafted using the traditional Japanese Honbazuke method. I couldn’t wait to use it to make these mouthwatering sandwiches.
This gorgeous knife not only looks beautiful and sturdy, but also comes in a beautiful box with a magnetic cover—a perfect way to store your knife without worrying about damage or scratches that could occur if you stored it carelessly! The entire blade also has a thick plastic cover, along with a small hard-plastic cover just for the sharp tip. No accidental cuts or bruises for anyone who handles it!
No cooking is complete without a good-quality knife, and I can assure you that this sturdy, ergonomically designed SHAN ZU “GYO” series 8-inch chef’s knife is something all cooks (especially home chefs and food bloggers) would love to have in their knife collection. I know my son, who loves to cook gourmet food, already loves it!
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Now, on to these heavenly paneer tikka sandwiches, made easy with this sturdy knife!
INDIAN-FLAVORED SANDWICHES:
Our family loves to indulge in healthy and flavorful sandwiches for a quick lunch, snack, or dinner. One sandwich I have been waiting to make is this spicy vegetable sandwich with quintessential Indian tandoori flavors!
I was sure that this beautiful, sturdy, and sharp knife was going to play a big part in making this mouthwatering grilled sandwich a breeze!
Sandwiches are not usually associated with Indian cuisine, but these days, many street-food vendors as well as restaurants in India have a sandwich section, especially in cafés and fast-food restaurants!
The key is using Indian flavors such as chili powder or cayenne, chaat masala powder (a tangy and lip-smacking street-food ingredient), and any tandoori masala powder you can find on the market. I used MDH Tandoori Barbecue masala powder; you can make your own blend (see the notes) or use garam masala powder instead.
WHAT GOES IN A PANEER TIKKA SANDWICH?
For this paneer tikka tandoori mayo sandwich, all you need are some simple ingredients that may already be in your kitchen –
Basic filling – onions, bell peppers or capsicum, tomatoes, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), or chicken for meat lovers! I decided to grill paneer cubes in an aromatic tandoori mixture before filling the sandwiches—the paneer tikka element! (Note: Chopping paneer into small, neat cubes was a breeze with this SHAN ZU knife! No crumbling at all!)
The key to a delectable filling is always the sauce. I used mayonnaise as the base and built up the flavors with more tandoori masala powder, Kashmiri chili powder, chaat masala powder, and a dash of tomato ketchup.
Now, how can I make an Indian tikka sandwich without green mint-cilantro chutney? Simply blend cilantro, mint leaves, green chilies or jalapeños, some cumin, and garlic cloves into a fine paste. Spread some on the bread slices before filling them.
I prefer whole-wheat or multigrain bread in my sandwiches anytime over plain white bread, but you can use any bread you like.
Simply mix the filling with the tandoori mayo sauce and grill the sandwiches on a grill pan, flat griddle pan, sandwich maker, or similar, spread with butter, until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
Every bite of these mouthwatering Paneer Tikka Sandwiches is bursting with the aromatic flavors found in any tandoori dish—spicy, tangy, chatpata, lip-smacking, and crunchy, along with the freshness you get from any vegetable sandwich!
My family loved them so much, and I am making them again this week! Do try these mouthwatering paneer tikka sandwiches at your next party or gathering, or as a snack for lunch or dinner; you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy and happy cooking, foodie friends!
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