Jain Italian Sandwich

Author: Jain Recipes Category: Snacks Cuisine: Italian

Yields:4 Servings

Difficulty:Easy

Prep Time:10 Mins

Cook Time:10 Mins

Total Time:20 Mins

Italian sandwich has contrasting textures and absolutely complementary flavours, making it stand out.

Ingredients

2 mixed herb bread loaf

1 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

3-4 basil leaves

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp red chilli flakes

1 tsp dried oregano

salt to taste

2 tsp fresh parsley (chopped)

3-4 babycorn (blanched and finely chopped)

2 tbsp green and yellow zucchini (finely chopped)

2-3 tbsp mixed capsicum (finely chopped)

1 tbsp processed cheese as required (grated)

butter as required

3-4 green chillies (pitted and sliced)

Instructions

Step 1 To prepare stuffing, heat a non-stick pan. Add tomato puree, mix and cook till the moisture evaporates.

Step 2 Add tomato ketchup, torn basil leaves and olive oil, mix and cook for 1 minute. Add chilli flakes, dried oregano and salt, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 3 Add parsley, reduce heat and mix. Add babycorn, mixed zucchini and mixed capsicum, mix and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4 Add 1 tablespoon cheese, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Transfer in a bowl.

Step 5 Halve the bread loafs horizontally and slit each halve vertically.

Step 6 Heat a non-stick tawa. Apply some butter on the slit side of each bread halve, place on hot tawa and toast till golden brown from downside.

Step 7 Add green olives to the stuffing and mix well.

Step 8 Preheat an electric griller. Spread some stuffing and cheese on the toasted base loaf and cover with the toasted side of the top loaf.

Step 9 Apply some butter on top of the prepared sandwiches, place in preheated griller, cover and grill it golden brown from both sides.