Ingredients

  • Eight 1/2-inch slices whole-grain bread, toasted lightly if desired
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickled onions (recipe follows)
  • 1 cup fresh coriander sprigs
  • 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

Method

  • Spread bread with mayonnaise and make 4 sandwiches with tomato slices, pickled onions, and coriander sprigs, pressing together gently.
  • In a saucepan of broiling water blanch onion 1 minute and drain.
  • In pan simmer onion and remaining ingredients 3 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a small bowl and cool.
  • Onions may be made 2 weeks ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Makes about 1 cup.