A sandwich maker is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use kitchen appliances that can help you make delicious sandwiches and various other dishes. If you have a sandwich maker at home and know how to use it well, it could become your favourite cooking appliance.
There are two kinds of sandwich makers in the market: a pocket sandwich maker and a grill sandwich maker, also known as a griller. If you wish to use your sandwich maker to make different breakfast and snack dishes, it is better to buy a griller and make different recipes with it.
Speaking of different sandwich maker recipes, let's look at a few of the most popular Indian dishes that you can make in your sandwich maker.
Recipe 1 – French Toast
An all-time favourite and a classic breakfast dish, French Toast is the perfect combination of healthy and tasty. You can easily make this dish in the morning or even for an evening snack in your sandwich maker.
Ingredients needed
- 1 loaf Bread
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Sugar (as per taste)
- Salt (a pinch)
- Cardamom power (a pinch). This is completely optional
- Butter
Step to make
- Break the eggs in a bowl with a wide mouth, and add the milk, sugar, salt and cardamom powder to it. Give the mixture a good whisk until the yolk breaks down and blends with other ingredients and the sugar melts
- If you want, you can trim off the sides of the bread or use it as it is. Dip the bread nicely in the egg and milk mixture on both sides
- Place the bread directly on the preheated grill sandwich machine. Make sure to brush the plate on the griller with some butter
- Toast the bread on both sides until it crisps up nicely
- Drizzle some honey or maple syrup over it and enjoy!
Recipe 2 – Egg Omelette
An egg omelette is one of the best breakfast dishes to start your day on a healthy note. It gives you the daily dose of protein needed for the body and most importantly it tastes delicious. You can have an omelette just by itself or pair it with some toasted bread and tea or coffee for a fulfilling breakfast.
Ingredients needed
- 2-3 eggs
- Salt (as per taste)
- 1tsp pepper powder
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium-sized tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
- Cheese (grated)
Step to make
- Break the eggs in a small bowl
- Add all the ingredients – onion, pepper, salt, tomato, green chilli, and whisk it well
- Pre-heat the sandwich maker
- Grease the sandwich maker plate with butter or oil
- Put the egg over the sandwich maker and let it cook well on both sides
Please note – all the ingredients (onion, tomato, cheese, pepper powder) are optional
Recipe 3 – Grilled Chicken
Making grilled chicken may seem like an overwhelming task. But if you have a sandwich griller machine at home, you can make it any time you want without any hassles.
Ingredients needed
- Chicken pieces
- Spices of your choice
Step to make
- Clean and wash the chicken
- Marinate it with the spices of your choice and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes
- While the chicken is resting in the spices mix, preheat the sandwich mixer
- Spread the chicken pieces on it. Close the lid and cook it for about 8-10 minutes.
Recipe 4 – Roasted Masala Papad
Masala Papad is a popular snack. It is crispy, crunch, spicy, and everything about it is tasty. You can have it as a snack with your favourite beverage. You can also make your favourite snack with the sandwich maker.
Ingredient needed
- Papad
- Chat masala
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Tamarind chutney
- Sev
- Coriander leaves
Steps to make
- Pre-heat the sandwich maker
- Place the papad in the sandwich maker and roast it until it is perfectly crispy
- Add the toppings of your choice
- Sprinkle the chutney, sev, chat masala on top and enjoy
You can have the roasted masala papad just like that or enjoy it with a dip for a light evening snack.
Recipe 5 – Onion Bhajji or Onion Fritters
This is one of the best sandwich griller recipes that your family will love. The crispy fritters and hot cup of tea are a match made in heaven. But, the fried bhajis tend to be oily and unhealthy. But with a sandwich maker, you can make a healthier version that is equally tasty and you can indulge guilt-free!
Ingredients needed
- 2 large onions (finely sliced)
- Chickpea flour
- Spices – coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder
- Salt (as per taste)
- Coriander (finely chopped)
Step to make
- Take the chickpea flour in a large mixing bowl
- Add all the spices, coriander and salt in it and give it a good mix
- Slowly add water and prepare a batter of runny consistency
- Dip the sliced onions in the batter and cover it with the batter on all sides
- Place the onions on the sandwich griller plate. Make sure it is pre-heated and let it roast for a couple of minutes
- Serve the fritters with a dip of your choice – mayo or tomato ketchup
If you are looking for the best sandwich maker, consider buying the Elato BS202 1000 Watts Grill Sandwich Maker by Wipro Appliances. This stylish-looking appliance is a versatile one that you must have in your kitchen. It serves different purposes and lets you make a variety of dishes, including sandwiches.
The aesthetic design and smooth stainless finish make your kitchen look elegant. The cool handle lets you handle the appliance safely while making your favourite grill machine sandwich. The 180-degree open plate operation lets you make a variety of recipes of your choice with ease.