Aloo Sandwich

1. 1
   prep · ~10 min

   Prepare the filling ingredients.

   1.Boil the potato until tender, then peel and mash it well.

   2.Finely chop the onion and green chili.

   3.Grate the ginger and chop the cilantro.
2. 2
   saute · ~7 min

   Cook the potato masala.

   1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

   2.Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

   3.Add onion, green chili, and ginger, then cook until the onion softens.

   4.Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

   5.Add the mashed potato and mix well until the spices coat it evenly.

   TIPKeep the filling fairly dry so the bread turns crisp instead of soggy.
3. 3
   mix · ~3 min

   Finish the filling.

   Turn off the heat and mix in lemon juice and cilantro. Let the potato filling cool slightly so it spreads easily without tearing the bread.

4. 4
   assemble · ~5 min

   Assemble the sandwiches.

   1.Divide the filling into 4 equal portions.

   2.Spread one portion over a bread slice in an even layer.

   3.Cover with another bread slice and press gently.

   4.Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
5. 5
   fry · ~8 min

   Toast the sandwiches.

   1.Heat a tawa or pan over medium heat.

   2.Spread a little butter on the outside of each sandwich.

   3.Toast each sandwich on both sides until golden and crisp, pressing lightly with a spatula.

   TIPUse medium heat so the bread browns evenly and the filling warms through.
6. 6
   serve · ~1 min

   Cut the sandwiches and serve hot.

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