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Making delicious cheese sandwiches at home, especially when you make use of fresh ingredients for filling, is so much fun and rewarding.
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Chop one medium-sized onion, one medium-sized tomato, one small capsicum, and one green chilli finely.
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All these colourful veggies will add flavour and appear appealing for your sandwiches.
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Once this chopping is done, grating 200 gm of processed cheese or paneer will act as a creamy base for the filling and bind the ingredients well.
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Now, mix the chopped vegetables with the grated cheese in a bowl.
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Add 1/2 Tsp of chaat masala, which gives a tangy-savoury flavour, and 1/4 Tsp black pepper powder for a subtle kick.
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Add salt to taste and mix everything well so that all the flavours are done justice.
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This appetizing mixture will form the delicious filling in your sandwiches, providing a nice crunch from the veggies and a smooth texture from the cheese.
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You will need eight slices of bread- white, whole grain, or whatever your favourite variety is.
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Butter one side evenly on each slice quite generously for the best flavour and crispiness.
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It's the secret to achieving that perfect golden-brown crust when the sandwiches are cooked.
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Put a generous amount of the prepared filling on the buttery side of four bread slices. Be cautious not to overfill it since this may make it difficult to close the sandwiches without spilling the delicious contents.
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The remaining four slices of bread, butter side down, are then form a sandwich.
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Gently press down the filling into place in each sandwich so it doesn't fall out when you cook it. It's time to cook the sandwiches.
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Cook in a sandwich maker or a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Sandwich maker: In the sandwich maker, gently place the sandwiches inside the maker and close the cover.
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Keep on toasting until one side turns golden brown and crispy on each side.
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If using a pan, put the sandwiches on a preheated surface so that they will brown to golden brown on one side and then flip them over carefully so that the bottom side can brown as well.
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If you are using a pan for even browning, you can press down with a spatula.
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Cooking time depends on the equipment you use, but generally speaking, it should be toasted 3-5 minutes per side when pan-frying, or you might not hear that crunching sound when you lightly press it down.
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Once ready, carefully remove the sandwiches from the sandwich maker or pan.
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Let the sandwiches cool for a little while before you cut them into halves or quarters, making them more manageable and perfect to serve.
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These tasty sandwiches can be devoured with a quick lunch, as a snack that won't be too filling, or for that matter, at a party.
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The aroma of fresh vegetables mixed with melt-in-your-mouth cheese, supported by crunchy bread - it is a delight that cannot be disliked by anyone.
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You can also serve these with your favourite chutney or dip for that extra zing of flavour.
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Enjoy every bite of these homemade cheese sandwiches, knowing you're making a special dish from the simplest of ingredients!