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Tarla Dalal
30 March, 2021
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About Paneer Toast, Paneer Veg Toast
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Paneer Toast is a delicious and healthy Indian-style snack made using whole wheat bread, low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), and a mix of flavorful vegetables. It’s a perfect combination of taste and nutrition — crispy toast topped with a spicy and zesty paneer mixture that’s both satisfying and wholesome. This recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for breakfast, evening snacks, or kids’ lunchboxes. Made from easily available ingredients, Paneer Vegetable Toast is a lighter, healthier alternative to fried snacks and is rich in protein, fibre, and calcium.
To prepare the paneer topping, heat 1 tsp oil in a broad non-stick pan. Add ¼ cup finely chopped onion, ½ tsp chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), and 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Sauté for about a minute on a medium flame until fragrant. Then add ½ cup finely chopped capsicum and sauté again for a minute. This combination of onions, capsicum, and spices gives the topping a rich aroma and mild crunch, enhancing the overall texture of the toast.
Next, add ½ cup grated low-fat paneer, ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina), 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp chaat masala, and salt to taste. Mix everything well and sauté for about 30 seconds on a medium flame. The paneer absorbs the flavors beautifully while remaining soft and moist. The mint and lemon juice add a refreshing twist, making the topping tangy and vibrant. Divide this flavorful mixture into four equal portions — ready to be spread on the toasted bread slices.
To assemble the Paneer Toast, place a toasted whole wheat bread slice on a clean surface, spread one portion of the paneer mixture evenly on top, and finish with a light layer of tomato ketchup (optional). Repeat for the remaining slices to make four toasts. For a healthier twist, skip the ketchup and use a dash of Tabasco or homemade chutney instead — this enhances the flavor while keeping the dish nutritious. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.
Each serving of Paneer Toast provides around 116 calories, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a filling yet light snack. It’s packed with protein from paneer, fibre from whole wheat bread, and vitamins and antioxidantsfrom the vegetables. The use of low-fat paneer ensures it remains heart-friendly and suitable for health-conscious individuals. It’s also a great way to get children to eat more vegetables in a fun and tasty form.
Overall, Paneer Vegetable Toast is a simple yet versatile dish that brings together the goodness of cottage cheese, vegetables, and whole wheat bread in one bite. It’s a perfect teatime snack or light breakfast option, pairing wonderfully with a cup of masala chai, herbal tea, or fresh juice. Crispy, colorful, and full of flavor, this Indian-style paneer toast is sure to become a family favorite — delicious, nourishing, and ready in minutes!
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Total Time
23 Mins
Makes
4 toasts
Ingredients
For Paneer Toast
4 toasted whole wheat bread slices
2 tsp tomato ketchup , optional, use Tabasco for healthier choice
For The Topping
1/2 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste
Method
For the topping
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another minute.
- Add the paneer, mint leaves, lemon juice, chaat masala and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds, while stirring occasionally.
- Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- To make paneer toast, place a toasted bread slice on a clean, dry surface and apply a portion of the topping evenly over it.
- Spread ½ tsp of tomato ketchup evenly over it.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 3 more paneer toasts.
- Serve the paneer toast immediately.
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To make the topping for paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | heat the oil in a non stick pan.
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Add the onions.
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Add the ginger.
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Add the garlic.
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Add the green chillies.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add the coloured capsicum.
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Sauté on a medium flame for another minute.
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Add the paneer.
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Add the mint leaves.
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Add the lemon juice.
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Add the chaat masala.
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Add the salt.
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Mix well.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds, while stirring occasionally.
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Divide the topping of paneer open toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
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To make the topping for paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | heat the oil in a non stick pan.
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To make paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | place toasted whole wheat bread slices on a clean, dry surface and apply a portion of the topping evenly over each toasted slice.
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Put a little ketchup on each paneer open toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | This is optional. I would skip it if you want to stay healthy. Notice that the back 2 toasts are made with multigrain bread. Follow our multigrain bread recipe as this is easy to make and healthier than market whole wheat bread. So this then becomes paneer open multigrain toast recipe.
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Serve the paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | immediately.
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To make paneer toast | paneer vegetable toast | healthy paneer toast | cottage cheese Indian toast | place toasted whole wheat bread slices on a clean, dry surface and apply a portion of the topping evenly over each toasted slice.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 52 cal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 25.6 mg |
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Eat to live
June 24, 2021, 10:12 p.m.
Tasty open sandwich!
Foodie #648048
Dec. 30, 2020, 1:27 a.m.
Best recipes ever seen ....so easy to make
n_katira
July 25, 2020, 10:51 a.m.
Really tasty but best restricted to one toast occasionally when on a diet.
Foodie#392535
June 12, 2020, 5:53 p.m.
K.C.Shekar
Feb. 3, 2016, 10:07 a.m.
Will try ASAP
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 3, 2016, 10:07 a.m.
Hi Shekar. Let us know how the recipe worked. We would love to hear from you.
Roma
Feb. 27, 2011, 9:19 p.m.
Easy yet Healthy recipe.. thank you
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 27, 2011, 9:19 p.m.
Hi Roma, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Kalyan Food Lover
Feb. 21, 2011, 3:32 p.m.
Badiya....
Foodie #644311
Oct. 15, 2010, 3:14 p.m.
Very easy but yet very tasty recipe
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 15, 2010, 3:14 p.m.
thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
