Welcome back to Maa Ki Yaadein Episode 07.
Thank you for all the love you’ve given this series. Reading your comments and well wishes has made this journey even more meaningful.
In this episode, I share the story behind becoming the Whirlpool Girl and revisit a phase of my life when dreams, family, and career were all coming together. As the only sister among two protective brothers, stepping into the world of shoots and advertisements wasn’t easy, but my mother made sure I never had to walk that path alone. From accompanying me to shoots in Mumbai to being my biggest source of strength, she stood by me every step of the way.
And because every memory in this series is tied to food, I’m recreating one of my mother’s go-to sandwich recipes – the sandwiches she would lovingly make for me growing up. Simple, comforting, and packed with nostalgia, it’s a recipe that instantly takes me back home.
Recipe For the sandwich
1. Sandwiches (Classic & Creamy)
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Cheese Filling:
* ½ cup capsicum (bell pepper), chopped
* ½ cup cucumber, chopped
* ¼ cup onion, chopped
* 1 medium tomato, chopped
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 20 g cheese block, grated
For Assembling & Serving:
* 4 bread slices
* Soft butter, as required
* Spicy green chutney, for spreading and serving
* Tomato ketchup, for serving
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For the Creamy Variation
* ½ cup thick hung curd
* 2 tbsp spicy green chutney
Method
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped capsicum, cucumber, onion, and tomato. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Fold in the grated cheese and mix thoroughly.
2. Spread a thin, even layer of soft butter on one side of a bread slice. Place 2–3 spoons of the vegetable-cheese filling over the bread. Butter a second slice and place it on top, buttered side facing inward.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the hung curd and green chutney until smooth and creamy. Fold this directly into your vegetable-cheese filling before assembling the sandwich as instructed above.
4. now in a toasty sandwich maker or a stovetop grill pan over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich inside and grill until the exterior turns golden brown and ultra-crisp, ensuring the cheese is beautifully melted.
5. Let it rest for a minute to allow the cheese to set slightly, slice diagonally into triangles, and serve hot with green chutney and ketchup.
2. Savoury French Toast
Ingredients
* 3 whole large eggs
* ¼ cup milk (toned or skimmed for fitness preference)
* ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
* 2 green chillies, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp Freshly chopped coriander leaves,
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
* 3-4 (slightly stale bread slices or one day old )
* Butter, for pan-searing
Method
1. In a bowl, crack the eggs into a wide, flat-bottomed mixing bowl. Add the chopped onions, green chillies, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously with a fork until slightly frothy. Pour in the milk and chopped coriander, stirring well to combine.
2. Heat a non-stick flat pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Swiftly dip a bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated and absorb the liquid. Do not over-soak, or the bread will break.
3. Immediately transfer the coated bread to the hot pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the underside turns a beautiful golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until the eggs are fully set and cooked through.
4. Transfer the savoury French toast to a platter and serve immediately along with some green chutney or ketchup.
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