Medu Vada Tava Sandwich

by Tarla Dalal

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Oh well, who said you could make sandwiches with only buns and breads? Here is a super-duper, totally innovative sandwich made with the all-time favourite south Indian snack, the Medu Vada!

The Medu Vada is cut into two halves horizontally and sandwiched with a mouth-watering mixture of sautéed veggies and onions seasoned with peppy spice powders like garam masala and pav bhaji masala. A generous garnish of coriander gives the filling a wonderful aroma, while a dash of ginger and garlic heightens the flavour of this Medu Vada Tava Sandwich. Enjoy it hot and fresh.

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Medu Vada Tava Sandwich recipe - How to make Medu Vada Tava Sandwich

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 14 mins Total Time: 29 mins 4Makes 4 sandwiches
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Ingredients

4 medu vadas
3 tbsp butter
4 tbsp finely chopped onions
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
4 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp pav bhaji masala
4 tbsp coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Method

Cut each medu vada horizontally using a sharp knife, to get 2 piece of each medu vada. Keep aside.
Heat 1½ tbsp. Of butter on a tava (griddle), add the 2 tbsp of onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add ½ tsp of garlic paste, ¼ tsp of ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add 2 tbsp tomatoes, 2 tbsp capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add ¼ tsp of chilli powder, ¼ tsp of garam masala, ¼ tsp of pav bhaji masala, 2 tbsp coriander and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for few seconds, while stirring continuously.
Place 4 medu vada halves, facing the cut portion downwards over the masala, press lightly and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Turn over and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Place 1 piece of the vada over the other half, to form a sandwich.
Repeat steps 2 to 7 to make 2 more vada sandwiches.