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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Vegetable Sandwich

    Vegetable Sandwich

    Posted on July 25, 2016 · Last Updated on June 17, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 24 Comments

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    Delicious Vegetable Sandwich collage with text overlay at the top

    A simple kids-friendly Vegetable Sandwich recipe prepared with carrots and potato filling, which is perfect for a lunch box!

    Vegetable Sandwich served in a lunch box with grapes around the box on a wooden board

    The Perfect Vegetable Sandwich

    Sandwiches are one of the perfect lunch box recipes.  Jam and bread or Peanut Butter Jelly sandwiches are my to go options on super busy days or super lazy days too. ;-) But here is a savory sandwich prepared with potatoes and carrots. The filling or the stuffing can be prepared well ahead which makes your morning super easy.

    In my previous recipe, I shared how I plan the lunch box recipes and what are all the main criteria. With that in mind here comes the second recipe – Vegetable Sandwich.

    In fact, this is my hubby’s recipe. When I travel or when I have early morning release M opts for this sandwich and vaandu loves his sandwich.

    It has become an unwritten rule in our house that If its Upma or Sandwich then appa has to prepare it.  I have posted couple of M’s signature recipes in this blog – Peanut Chutney, Semiya Upma and here is comes the other.

    Vegetable Sandwich stacked on a green luncha box on top of a wooden board

    Before getting into the recipe, let me share the prep work,

    • Mostly we prepare the stuffing the day before.
    • If not at least have the grated carrot ready.
    • At times I do prepare this in the morning, but microwave does help a lot. I always cook the potatoes in the microwave under the “Potato” setting. I just place them directly in the microwave and within 5 minutes the potatoes are done. Another 5 more minutes (chop the onions meanwhile), peel them and mash them.
    • Once the veggies are chopped and prepared, it is easy to prepare this recipe.

    Delicious Vegetable Sandwich collage with text overlay at the top

    Ingredients:

    • Medium Sized Potatoes – 5
    • Grated Carrot – 2
    • Oil – 1 tsp
    • Ghee – 2 tsps + as required for toasting the bread
    • Chopped Onion – ½ cup
    • Fennel Seeds – 1 tbsp
    • Chopped Cilantro – 2 tbsps
    • Cloves – 2 (If you have clove powder, ¼ tsp can be used too)
    • Garam Masala – ½ tsp
    • Red Chilly Powder – ¼ tsp
    • Salt – 1 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder – ⅛ tsp ( a pinch would do)
    • Bread – 8 slices (This filling will make unto 12 sandwiches)
    • Sweet Tamarind Chutney – as required (optional)

    Prep – Work:

    • Chop the onions, cilantro.
    • Grate the carrot.
    • Boil the potatoes in your preferred way and peel the skin and mash them. (As I mentioned above, I boil them in the microwave in the potato mode)

    Steps:

    • Heat the kadai or pan and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the fennel seeds and cloves and fry for 45 seconds to a minute.
    • Now add the onion and cook until translucent.
    • Then add the carrots, salt, garam masala, red chilly powder and mix well.
    • Let the carrot cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Finally add the mashed potato and mix well. Make sure the masalas are nicely coated and incorporated well.
    • Finally add the chopped cilantro and let it cool before storing.

    Adding the mashed potato and mixing well

    Assembling:

    • I usually leave the crusts on. You can remove them too.
    • Apply butter or ghee on the bread and on one side spread the sweet chutney and the other side the prepared filling.
    • Bring them together and toast on tava or on sandwich maker. I went with my sandwich maker like below.

    Assembling the sandwich and toasting on tava or a sandwich maker

    That’s it. Yummy sandwich is ready.

    How I Pack:

    I make sure the filling is not soggy. Cooking the potatoes without water helps a lot. Also I add less ghee so it tastes good even when it cooled down.

    As soon as I take it from the sandwich maker, I let it sit for couple of minutes. When you pack them hot, because of the heat (evaporation and precipitation) it sweats and it makes the sandwich soggy.  So by letting it sit for few minutes it stays fresh even though it’s not as crispy as served right from the sandwich maker.

    Delicious Vegetable Sandwich ready and served in a lunchbox with a few grapes on the side

    Notes:

    • Cloves add additional flavor but its optional.
    • Adjust the salt and spice level as per preference.
    • Also adjust the veggies and add them according to your choice. Cabbage, beans, peas, mushrooms can be added too.
    • The sweet chutney spread is completely optional.  When I pack for us, I do spread mint chutney also.

    Holding one Vegetable Sandwich in the right hand

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    Vegetable Sandwich served in a lunch box with grapes around the box on a wooden board
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    Vegetable Sandwich

    A simple kids-friendly Vegetable Sandwich recipe prepared with carrots and potato filling, which is perfect for a lunch box!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 414kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 5 Medium Sized Potatoes
    • 2 Grated Carrots
    • 1 tsp Oil
    • 2 tsps Ghee as required for toasting the bread
    • ½ cup Chopped Onion
    • 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
    • 2 tbsps Chopped Cilantro
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼ tsp Red Chilly Powder
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ⅛ tsp Turmeric Powder a pinch would do
    • 8 slices Bread This filling will make unto 12 sandwiches
    • Sweet Tamarind Chutney - as required optional

    Instructions

    Prep - Work

    • Chop the onions, cilantro.
    • Grate the carrot.
    • Boil the potatoes in your preferred way and peel the skin and mash them. (As I mentioned above, I boil them in the microwave in the potato mode)

    Steps

    • Heat the kadai or pan and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the fennel seeds and cloves and fry for 45 seconds to a minute.
    • Now add the onion and cook until translucent.
    • Then add the carrots, salt, garam masala, red chilly powder and mix well.
    • Let the carrot cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Finally add the mashed potato and mix well. Make sure the masalas are nicely coated and incorporated well.
    • Finally add the chopped cilantro and let it cool before storing.

    Assembling

    • I usually leave the crusts on. You can remove them too.
    • Apply butter or ghee on the bread and on one side spread the sweet chutney and the other side the prepared filling.
    • Bring them together and toast on tava or on sandwich maker. I went with my sandwich maker like below.
    • That’s it. Yummy sandwich is ready.

    Notes

    • Cloves add additional flavor but its optional.
    • Adjust the salt and spice level as per preference.Also adjust the veggies and add them according to your choice. Cabbage, beans, peas, mushrooms can be added too.
    • The sweet chutney spread is completely optional. When I pack for us, I do spread mint chutney also.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 1380mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5155IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 5mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Submitting this recipe for the Blogging Marathon 66. Check out the other bloggers doing this BM. Also, submitting this recipe for the Kid’s Delight Event – Lunch Box Special, hosted by Pavani.

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    Comments

    1. Pavani says

      August 09, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Such a filling and delicious sandwich. It looks awesome.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 09, 2016 at 6:31 pm

        Thanks Pavani.

        Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      August 04, 2016 at 6:32 am

      Wonderful sandwich to feed vegetables easily to kids. Am sure kids will be very happy if we pack this sandwich.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 08, 2016 at 11:18 am

        Thanks much Priya.

        Reply
    3. Smruti | Herbivore Cucina says

      August 02, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      Such a delicious sandwich Srividhya! Loved this post.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 02, 2016 at 6:25 pm

        Thanks Much :-)

        Reply
    4. anyone4curryandotherthings says

      August 01, 2016 at 6:31 am

      Delicious sandwich, but……I do like your wooden board!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 01, 2016 at 9:51 am

        Thanks a lot and welcome here. My hubby gifted the board for this mothers day. It’s my personalizationmall.com

        Reply
    5. Ritu Tangri says

      July 31, 2016 at 2:30 am

      Cloves and fennel must have imparted unique flavor to the already delicious sandwich :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 31, 2016 at 11:50 am

        Thanks a lot Ritu. :-)

        Reply
    6. Rani Vijoo says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      healthy veg treat dear, a perfect lunch box menu, will try soon. Thanks :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2016 at 8:35 am

        Thanks a ton.. please let me know when you try it out.

        Reply
    7. kushigalu says

      July 28, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Healthy bhi aur tasty bhi :-) Lovely share dear!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 28, 2016 at 7:52 am

        Thanks a lot Kushi.

        Reply
    8. Padma Veeranki / Masalakorb says

      July 26, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Perfect wholesome breakfast or a quick lunch option for all ages…super share!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 27, 2016 at 10:34 am

        oh yeah. Absolutely. Thanks Padma

        Reply
    9. CHCooks says

      July 26, 2016 at 6:31 am

      Healthy and delicious sandwich :) Does it stay crisp for Vandu’s lunch time? *just curious*

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 26, 2016 at 9:17 am

        No Problem CH.. Even R’s mom asked the same question. I updated my post and here is my answer. I make sure the filling is not soggy. Cooking the potatoes without water helps a lot. Also I add less ghee so it tastes good even when it is cooled down. As soon as I take it from the sandwich maker, I let it sit for couple of minutes. When you pack them hot, because of the heat (evaporation and precipitation) it sweats and it makes the sandwich soggy. So by letting it sit for few minutes it stays fresh even though it’s not as crispy as served right from the sandwich maker. Sometimes wrapping them in foil or paper towel helps. So far vaandu doesn’t have any complaint. ;-)

        Reply
    10. Alboni says

      July 25, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      Crispy sandwich wow awesome !!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

        Thanks Alboni and welcome here. :-)

        Reply
    11. amrita says

      July 25, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      lovely share…this is a wholesome meal for kids as well as adults…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

        Thanks Amrita. Yes we love it too.

        Reply

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