Craving that spicy, melty, grilled flavor of a café-style sandwich? This Paneer Tikka Sandwich hits all the right notes — smoky paneer, creamy yogurt marinade, grilled to golden perfection. And the best part? You can make it right at home in under 30 minutes (plus marination time).
No long lines, no overpriced café bills — just comforting, delicious food straight from your kitchen.
🧀 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with flavor, protein, and fiber
- Totally vegetarian
- Perfect for lunch, dinner, or snack time
- Great for meal prep and busy weekdays
- A hit with both kids and adults
🍽️ Nutrition Tip
This sandwich features paneer, which is rich in protein — about 14g per 100g — making it an excellent vegetarian option to meet daily needs. Adults need roughly 46–56g of protein per day.
Plus, adding vegetables and serving it on whole grain bread boosts fiber content. Women should aim for 21–25g of fiber daily, and men 30–38g. This sandwich can contribute 4–6g of fiber, depending on the bread used.
🥪 Variations to Try
Make it your own with these easy twists:
- Grilled veggie paneer sandwich – Add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- Paneer tikka melt – Add a slice of mozzarella or cheddar for an extra cheesy bite.
- Paneer avocado toastie – Add mashed avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Spicy chipotle paneer sandwich – Swap tikka masala for smoky chipotle sauce.
🍞 Healthy Bread Options
Choose breads that increase the nutrition profile:
- Whole wheat or multigrain bread – high in fiber and B vitamins
- Sourdough – easier on digestion and gut-friendly
- Ezekiel or sprouted bread – high in protein and minimally processed
- Low-carb or protein bread – for blood sugar-friendly meals
👩🍳 Easy Enough to Be a Habit
This recipe uses everyday ingredients and comes together quickly:
- Pre-make the marinated paneer and store it in the fridge
- Use it throughout the week in wraps, toast, or bowls
- Grill fresh when you’re ready to eat — no fuss!
Instead of heading to a café, this can become your homemade comfort food — ready in your kitchen anytime.
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Paneer Tikka Sandwich — Better Than Café Style at Home!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chop onions, green pepper, and paneer into small bite-sized pieces.
- Heat mustard oil (or olive oil) until it sizzles. In a mixing bowl, add chili powder and pour the hot oil over it. Let it bloom for extra flavor.
- Mix in the chili paste, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Stir well.Add chopped onions, peppers, and paneer into the bowl.
- Add the hung curd or Greek yogurt, kasuri methi, garam masala, and a lot of chopped cilantro. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to let the flavors deepen.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.On the other side (optional), spread cilantro chutney.Add a generous amount of the paneer tikka mixture on one slice.Top it with another slice to make a sandwich, butter sides facing out.
- Grill the sandwich on a hot pan or sandwich press until both sides are crispy and golden brown, and the filling is hot and melty.
- Pair with extra chutney, ketchup, and a side of chips.
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