Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Steam Sprouted Moong Dal

   Add 1 cup of sprouted green moong dal to a steamer. Cover the steamer and let it steam cook for about 3 to 6 minutes until the sprouts are nicely steamed. Once steamed, allow them to cool down.

2. 2.Prepare Chickpea Base

   Into a large bowl, add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas. Squeeze in the juice from 1 whole lemon. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon of roasted cumin powder. Using a fork, lightly mash the chickpeas, ensuring that some chickpeas remain intact for texture.

3. 3.Combine Filling Ingredients

   Add the cooled steamed green moong dal to the mashed chickpeas. Then, add 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1/2 inch of finely chopped ginger, 10 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 1/4 of a chopped capsicum, 1 grated medium-sized carrot, 1/2 of a sliced onion, and some fresh curry leaves. Mix all these ingredients really well to combine.

4. 4.Season Filling

   Add 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper powder to the filling mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated.

5. 5.Prepare Green Chutney

   To make the green chutney, add a small piece of ginger, 3 small peri peri green chillies (adjust quantity to your spice preference), 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and the juice of 1 whole lemon into a small chutney grinder. Add a handful of mint leaves, 2 sprigs or a large handful of fresh coriander leaves (roughly tear them before adding), 1/2 teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth chutney consistency. Transfer the prepared chutney to a separate bowl.

6. 6.Assemble the Sandwich

   Take two slices of sourdough bread. Spread a generous amount of the prepared green chutney on top of both bread slices. On one slice of bread, place a generous amount of the high-protein filling. Cover the filling with the other bread slice (chutney side down) and lightly press it down to secure the sandwich.

7. 7.Toast the Sandwich

   Heat a sandwich toaster (suitable for gas stove use) over medium heat. Drizzle a little wood-pressed groundnut oil (or desi ghee) onto the toaster plates. Place the assembled sandwich onto the toaster. Drizzle a little more groundnut oil on top of the bread slice. Close the toaster and toast both sides of the sandwich until it is golden brown and done, with visible grill marks.

8. 8.Serve

   Once both sides of the sandwich are nicely toasted, remove it from the toaster and place it on a plate. Slice the sandwich diagonally just before serving for the best experience.