How to make Toshka ~ A Damascus Sandwich

For the Minced Soya Granules

• Bring a pot of water to boil along with turmeric powder and salt. Add soya granules and let it cook for a couple of minutes. Drain it in a colander for a while till all the water drains away. If required you can further squeeze to make the granules very dry.
• Heat a nonstick pan with cooking oil, add bay leaf and then finely chopped onions. Saute well.
• Add the soya granules and saute till it becomes dry.
• Add all the spice powders and combine well.
• Then, grind soaked cashews along with tomatoes to a fine puree.
• Combine all and simmer for 10 mins till the soya granules get cooked in masala well. Keep it aside.

Assembling the Toshka

• Open the Pita bread into a pocket shape. Fill with a layer of minced soya and a slice of cheese. Grill in a sandwich maker or on a flat griddle.
• You can brush the bread with melted butter if you want it to crisp.
• Serve with cucumber pickle on the side.