Cheesy Moong Sandwich Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.To make the sprouted moong beans, soak the moong beans overnight in water.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and tie the soaked moong beans in a muslin cloth. Keep it in a warm place for 8-10 hours until sprouts appear.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
• STEP 5.Add sprouted moong beans, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
• STEP 6.Take bread slices and spread butter on one side. Place a generous amount of the moong bean mixture on the buttered side of one bread slice.
• STEP 7.Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the moong bean mixture and cover it with another bread slice, buttered side down.
• STEP 8.Heat a griddle or sandwich maker and place the sandwich on it. Cook until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts.
• STEP 9.Remove from heat, cut the sandwich into halves or quarters, and serve hot with ketchup or chutney.

Cooking Tips

• You can add finely chopped vegetables like capsicum, carrots, or bell peppers to the moong bean mixture for added crunch and flavor.
• You can use any type of cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, or processed cheese for this sandwich.
• If you don't have a sandwich maker, you can cook the sandwich on a griddle or tawa.
• To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat bread instead of white bread.
• You can also add a pinch of chaat masala or sandwich masala for an extra kick of flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Cheesy Moong Sandwich is best served hot and fresh.
• If you have any leftover moong bean mixture, you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• To reheat the sandwich, you can toast it in a sandwich maker or heat it on a griddle until the cheese melts again.
• Serve the sandwich with ketchup, mint chutney, or any other dip of your choice.