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Sandwich chutney / Green chutney for sandwich

February 21, 2025

Sandwich chutney / green chutney for sandwich

Sandwich chutney

Sandwiches are very quick and easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. It can be enjoyed at any meal of the day. The addition of a sandwich spread will add a unique touch to it. Let’s prepare an aromatic and tangy green chutney for sandwiches with fresh herbs, green chillies, and condiments. I tried this green chutney for the first time at a well-known bread omelette shop close to Alsa Mall in Chennai. The bread omelette sandwich was prepared by spreading a good amount of this green chutney on one side, with a layer of cheese placed between the two bread omelettes. The green chutney was so refreshing that from that moment on, whenever I make bread omelette or any sandwiches, I never miss to add this chutney. It gives a nice spicy tangy twist to your sandwiches.

This can be tried on everything from sandwiches and burgers to wraps and chaat. Let’s look into the step-by-step process of preparing this zesty and flavourful sandwich chutney.

Ingredients for Green Chutney for Sandwich

Coriander leaves (cilantro) without stem—1 cup, tightly packed
Mint leaves—1/2 cup, tightly packed
Green chilies—1 (adjust to taste)
Lemon juice—2 tablespoons
Roasted gram dal—2 tablespoons
Tamarind paste—1 teaspoon
Chaat masala—1 teaspoon (optional)
Salt—to taste
Water—as needed for grinding

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Sandwich Chutney

Clean the coriander leaves and mint leaves, discarding the stem, and wash them thoroughly in water to remove the soil and dirt.
In a blender or mixer grinder, add the coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, tamarind paste, roasted gram dal, chaat masala, lemon juice, and salt, and grind them to a smooth and fine paste by adding a little water in between. The consistency of the sandwich chutney should be thick enough to spread and not too runny.
Now the green chutney/sandwich chutney is ready. Gently spread the sandwich chutney on the bread slices, add filling of your choice in between, and enjoy it. You can also serve this as an accompaniment for pakodas, samosas, grilled chicken/ vegetables, bread omlettes.
Transfer this to an airtight container. You can refrigerate this and use it up to 4-5 days.
If you want to preserve it for a longer time, you can divide the chutney into smaller portions and freeze them.

Variations of sandwich chutney:

You can try different variations of sandwich chutney by

Replacing roasted gram dal with groundnuts:

Try a different variation by adding cumin powder or substituting roasted gram dal with groundnuts, and for a twist, you can add a teaspoon of jaggery to this.

Adding yoghurt:

You can add a tablespoon of yoghurt to this chutney and serve it as an accompaniment for grilled chicken / vegetables/ sandwiches

Health benefits of green chutney:

This green chutney which is primarily made with mint leaves, coriander leaves and lemon juice is not only refreshing but also includes various health benefits

Mint:

well known for its ability to soothe the digestive system and thereby contributes to better digestion
Rich in anti-oxidants and helps in improving immunity thereby protecting us from chronic diseases.

Coriander:

Rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin C, K and minerals like potassium and magnesium thereby promoting the overall health
Possess anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce inflammation

Lemon:

Rich in Vitamin C and helps in improving immunity and fights against infections and colds
Detoxifies and cleanses the body and flushes out the toxins. It acts as a natural detoxifier.

Try this spicy and tangy Green chutney/sandwich chutney along with your sandwiches / wraps . It is not only easy to make but also very flavourful and adds a burst of freshness to your dishes.