Grilled Masala Potato Sandwiches

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Prep time: 25mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 5

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ingredients

  • 20 slices of Sandwich Bread
  • 3 Russet Potatoes, boiled and lightly mashed (leaving some texture)
  • 1 Red Onion, diced small
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Peas, prepared per box instructions
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Carrots, diced small & prepared per box instructions
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablepsoon Grated Ginger
  • 3 Thai Green Chilies (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder or Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 cup chopped Cilantro
  • Cooking Oil
  • Butter

Method

  • Step 1

    In saute pan over low heat, add ½ tbsp. Cooking Oil. Once heated, add Cumin Seeds and toast for 10-15 seconds.

  • Step 2

    Mix in Onions and saute for 1 minute. Add in minced Garlic, grated Ginger, Thai Green Chilies and saute for additional 40 seconds until mixed together.

  • Step 3

    Sprinkle in Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala, Ground Black Pepper, Chaat Masala, and Salt. Mix well and add in Lime Juice. Turn off heat, set aside.

  • Step 4

    In large bowl, gently stir together Mashed Potatoes, Cooked Peas & Carrots, and Sauted Onion-Spice mixture until incorporated. Adjust salt levels as needed.

  • Step 5

    Sprinkle in chopped Cilantro and mix. Adjust salt levels as needed.

  • Step 6

    Evenly scoop potato mix on to 10 slices of bread and spread. Cover each with blank slice of bread. Should make 10 sandwiches.

  • Step 7

    Butter the open sides of the bread. Grill in panini press, sandwich maker, on griddle, or in saute pan as if you’re making a grilled cheese.

  • Step 8

    Cut into triangular pieces.

  • Step 9

    Serve and enjoy with a side of Ketchup, Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce, or Sriracha!

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