Ingredients

Makes 4 sandwiches

　　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

　　

For the pickled onion:

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

　　

Step 1

Spread bread with mayonnaise and make 4 sandwiches with tomato slices, pickled onions, and coriander sprigs, pressing together gently.

　　

Step 2

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.