I love sandwiches – there is nothing as exciting an adventure as figuring out what should go between two slices of bread! I have done all kind of sandwiches, from the revolting to the sublime:

• The jam & ketchup sandwich? Check!
• The molagai podi sandwich? Check!
• The egg, chives & peanut butter? Yes!

Now, you may wonder – what of the sublime? Well, yesterday I made some wonderful Fusion Sandwiches (a fusion of Mumbai, Italian & Mediterranean styles!) that was heavenly…. here’s the recipe:

• For the spread:
• 1 large baingan (aubergine)
• 1 large pod of garlic
• 1 medium sized onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• Olive oil
• Red chilly powder & Salt to taste
• Instructions: Roast the baingan over a flame till soft; peel the baingan, dice itand let it cool. Toss the cubed pieces of baingan along with the garlic, chilly powder, salt and a generous helping of Olive oil into a mixie & grind till you have a chunky spread. Mix in the cubed onion & tomato pieces. Your sandwich spread is ready!
• Now, for the sandwich:
• 1 potato
• 1 beetroot
• Mozarella cheese
• Italian seasoning (parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme!)
• Your favorite bread & butter
• Instructions:
• Boil & slice the potato & beetroot.
• Cover the face of a slice of bread with butter, the baingan spread & grated cheese.
• Top up with potato & beetroot slices.
• Dash the Italian seasoning on top.
• Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread (d’oh!)
• Toast till golden brown.
• Serve with ketchup & some of the baingan spread which has been whisked with yogurt & Olive oil!
• Eat, and say yummy!!