Paneer & cheddar sandwich

Fan of a cheese sandwich? This paneer and cheddar version is one you must try. The caramelised onion, mustard and cumin seeds add another layer of flavour

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• handful of chives, finely sliced
• 40 g cheddar, grated
• 225 g paneer, grated
• salted butter, for spreading and frying
• 8 slices of white bread
• mango chutney, to serve (optional)

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard and cumin seeds. When they start to pop, add the chilli and onion, and cook over medium heat for 10-12 mins until the onions begin to caramelise.
2. Transfer the cooked chilli and onion to a large bowl, add the chives and both cheeses, then mix well. Season with ½ tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper.
3. To cook the sandwiches, you can use either a toastie maker or frying pan. Butter a slice of bread and spread with some of the paneer filling, then top with another slice and press gently.
4. Heat 1 tsp butter in a pan and cook the sandwich over medium heat for 2-3 mins until golden, before flipping it over to cook the other side (add another 1 tsp of butter to the pan if needed). Serve the sandwich straightaway.