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With the temperature going down every day, nobody wants to sacrifice cosying up in the blanket and spend time cooking. But what should you do when there are some guests arriving at your doorstep? Instead of preparing elaborate meals, you can make the most of Usha’s sandwich griller and whip up crowd-pleasing appetisers.
Whether you like the all-time favourite Bombay grilled sandwich or want your bread to have a filling of pesto and grilled chicken, here are some quick yet delicious sandwich ideas. Perfect for the winter season, these options will add a gourmet touch to your serving plate and also not have you standing in the freezing cold preparing the dishes.
Panini
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Panini is a classic Italian pressed sandwich that is perfect for all gatherings. Whether you’re having a night in with friends playing board games, a game night, or a family get-together, you can take sourdough bread, sauces, and seasonal ingredients to make panini. Just add your choice of protein, cheese, chopped vegetables, and grill. Serve with a creamy dip and some ketchup, and witness panini stealing the spotlight at your winter party.
Cucumber And Mint Sandwich
The melody of grated cucumber and a mint chutney is unmatched. You can make a refreshing filling by whipping up a classic mint chutney and mixing it with some mayonnaise. Add in grated cucumber and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and spread the filling on a bread slice. Sandwich it with another slice of bread and toast in Usha’s sandwich griller. Your light sandwich will be ready to serve in just fifteen minutes.
Bombay Grilled Sandwich
Inspired by the streets of Mumbai, you can effortlessly make the famous Bombay grilled sandwich. To make it, simply layer boiled potatoes, chopped tomatoes, beetroot, cucumber slices, and onion between two slices of bread coated with some butter and a spicy green chutney. Grill the sandwich for a couple of minutes and chop the sandwich into mini bites to make them easier to serve, and you’re good to go.
Caramelised Onion And Mushroom Melt
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To add a gourmet touch to your winter party menu, you can make the umami-flavoured mushroom and onion melt. Start by thinly slicing the onion and caramelising the slices on low heat for about half an hour till you get a deep brown colour. Then, slice the mushroom and sauté it with garlic. Combine the two together, spread on one slice of bread and add some cheese on the other bread slice. Let the Usha sandwich griller do its magic, and you’ll get a cheesy snack to bite into.
Pesto Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Pesto has been trending all over Instagram and for the right reasons. Ready in minutes, healthy, and easily adds gravitas to any dish, what’s not to love? To make a crowd-pleasing sandwich, you can grill some chicken and toss it with basil pesto. Then, add some chopped tomatoes and mozzarella. Grill till the cheese melts and layer into two slices of bread. Toast the sandwich till crunchy and serve hot.
