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पालक लहसुन और चीज़ तावा सैंडविच - Spinach Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich by Tarla Dalal

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Spinach Garlic and Cheese Tava Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Tava Sandwich is a popular street food in India, particularly in Mumbai, where it is often made fresh at roadside stalls. This sandwich showcases the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine, combining spinach, garlic, and cheese between slices of buttery bread. It's a quick and satisfying snack, enjoyed by people of all ages. Today, variations of this sandwich can be found across India, with different fillings and spices reflecting local tastes.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 tbsp blanched and chopped spinach
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
5 tbsp grated processed cheese
1 tbsp butter
4 bread slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tsp mayonnaise

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños maintain heat while being commonly available.

1

Heat the butter in a small non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

2

Place a bread slice on a clean, dry surface and sprinkle 1½ tbsp of cheese evenly over it.

3

Spread 2 tbsp of the spinach evenly over the cheese.

4

Put half the butter-garlic mixture evenly over it and sprinkle little salt and pepper powder evenly over it.

5

Finely sprinkle 1 tbsp of cheese evenly over it.

6

Cover the sandwich with another bread slice and apply ½ tsp of mayonnaise evenly over it.

7

Heat a non-stick 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.

8

Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal portions.

9

Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingspreadingtoasting

Equipment Needed

non-stick pantava (griddle)clean dry surface

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tava SandwichSpinach Cheese Sandwich

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