Paneer Sandwich
Paneer Sandwich is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Indian Weight Loss Diet by Richa on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 33 min
Cost: $5.50 total, $1.38 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 grams Paneer (cut into 4 equal pieces, then sliced thin for sandwich)
- 4 slices Processed Cheese (one slice per sandwich, placed on paneer)
- 1 small Green Capsicum (seeds removed, thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small Tomato (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Butter (for pan‑frying, can use ghee for richer flavor)
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala (sprinkled on top before cooking)
Instructions
Slice the Paneer
Place the 200 g paneer on the cutting board. Cut it in half, then each half into two equal pieces so you have four pieces. Slice each piece thinly for the sandwich.
Time: PT3M
Prepare the Veggies
Thinly slice the green capsicum, onion, and tomato. Remove seeds from the capsicum and discard the core.
Time: PT4M
Assemble the Sandwiches
On each paneer piece place one slice of processed cheese. Top with a few strips of capsicum, onion, and tomato. Sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala over the veggies.
Time: PT3M
Heat the Pan
Put the non‑stick pan on medium heat and add 2 tbsp butter. Let the butter melt completely but do not let it brown.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium heat (~150°C)
Fry First Side
Place the assembled sandwich in the pan, buttered side down. Fry for 2‑3 minutes until golden brown. Cover the pan with a lid to trap steam and melt the cheese.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium heat (~150°C)
Flip and Fry Other Side
Flip the sandwich carefully, fry the other side for another 2‑3 minutes, and cover again for a minute to ensure the cheese is fully melted.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium heat (~150°C)
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the pan, place on a plate, and sprinkle a little extra chaat masala if desired. Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or any dip of your choice.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, High protein, Low carb
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: March 12, 2026






