Desi Sandwich N Broccoli Slaw

The other day my brother asked me to post some easy n healthy to eat food recipes so here i am with this new section dedicated to people like him.

Desi-Sandwich Ingredients:

2 slices whole wheat/multi grain bread
1 tsp coriander n mint chutney
2 tbsp thick yogurt(instead of mayo)
3 cucumber sliced thin
3 slices tomato
4 thin slices of bolied potato/1 turkey slice.
salt
pepper
chaat masala(optional)

Method:

Mix the coriander n mint chutney with the yogurt.

(optional)u can cut of the sides of the bread or leave them as it is.

Spread the yogurt n chutney spread onto the bread slices just like u do with butter.

Next layer one slice of the bread with cucumber,tomato n potato slices sprinkle some salt,pepper n chaat masala.

Now cover it with the next bread slice..with the chutney side facing down.

Now insert 2 toothpicks near to the ends n cut the sandwich diagnolly n serve.

Broccoli Slaw Ingredients:

Buy a packet of Broccoli slaw or any slaw or ceaser salad leaves in any grocery store.Take a handful from the packet. Put it into the bowl.

In a seperate bowl take all of the following n mix with a spoon to a smooth paste(this is the salad dressing)....

1 tsp mustard paste(regualr one that we use for hot dogs)
pinch of salt n pepper
pinch of sugar
3 Tbsp thick yogurt
few drops of soya sauce
1/2 tsp of any dried herbs
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

To the slaw or salad leaves add few dried cranberries/pomergrante seeds/chopped apple pc's/grapes....n also add any few nuts like walnuts/almonds,add onion slices.

To this add the salad dressing n mix so that all the leaves get qouted with the dressing.

U can garnish with any shredded chesse (optional).

Serve Chilled.

Note:I substitued the mayo for thick yogurt n added fruits n nuts into the salad to make it nutritious.U can use store bought coriander n mint chutney in any desi store.Or just take few mint n coriander leaves along with 1 green chilli 1/2 tsp jeera n salt n grind it to a coarse paste without adding any water.

I usually make this chutney in bulk n store it in the fridge n use it as a spread,dressing or as a dip as well.

Usualy for creamy dressings crisp leaves like romaine lettuce are used n for vinegar based dressing(the ones which are transparent) spinach leaves etc are used(i.e the ones which are delicate n dark green in color) as they tend to become soggy fast.

I always make sure there is cucumber,n salad leaves n fruits in my fridge so that i can prepare any salad or sandwich in a jiffy when i am in no mood to cook.