This easy Indian Cucumber Chutney Sandwich is a delicious tea-time or after-school snack made with buttered bread, fresh green coriander-mint chutney, crisp cucumber slices, and a sprinkle of spices. It comes together in just 10 minutes!
Growing up, my mom often made simple and delicious sandwiches at home. Some of our family favorites were veg mayonnaise sandwiches, spicy potato sandwiches, cucumber chutney sandwiches, and masala bread toast. These simple, flavorful sandwiches bring back so many nostalgic memories of homemade snacks.
Today, I'm sharing a delicious cucumber chutney sandwich recipe you can make in just 10 minutes if you have green chutney on hand. They're incredibly easy to prepare and make a perfect tea-time snack or appetizer for a kids' party.
You can make these tea-time cucumber sandwiches with any bread. I used white sandwich bread. Sourdough bread works best for packing kids' school lunch boxes. Also, check out my avocado chutney sandwich.
You can easily make green chutney at home and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the chutney in an ice cube tray and thaw it as needed.
Green coriander chutney is a popular condiment in most Indian homes. It is usually served as a dip, spread, or spicy accompaniment for chaats like bhel puri chaat, dahi papdi chaat, and aloo tikki chaat.
How to Make Cucumber Chutney Sandwich
Take bread slices and trim off the brown edges. This step is optional.
Apply butter to both slices of bread. Then spread coriander mint chutney (green chutney) on both slices of bread.
Note: Make sure the green chutney is thick and not watery, as watery chutney can make the sandwich soggy.
Arrange cucumber slices on one slice of bread. Sprinkle with a pinch of chaat masala and roasted cumin powder for extra flavor.
Note: You can also sprinkle some shredded cheese if desired.
Place the other slice of bread on top and press gently. Cut the sandwich into rectangles or triangles and serve.
Cucumber chutney sandwiches are ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this cucumber chutney sandwich with a cup of masala chai, adrak wali chai, or coffee for a perfect tea-time snack. You can also serve it with masala french fries or air fryer potato wedges.
You can also serve it with soup or salad to make a perfect meal.
Tips & Variations
- If the cucumbers are watery, place the slices on a tissue or paper towel for a few minutes to absorb the excess moisture. This helps prevent the sandwiches from becoming soggy.
- If you're packing the sandwiches for a lunch box, apply a little extra butter to the bread. This creates a barrier against moisture and helps prevent the sandwiches from becoming soggy.
- If you don't have green chutney, you can substitute it with pesto, cream cheese, or mayonnaise.
- Use brown or multigrain bread for healthier choices.
- You can prepare the green chutney weeks in advance and freeze it for later use.
- You may also add shredded cheese to make a cucumber chutney cheese sandwich.
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Cucumber Chutney Sandwich (Chutney Sandwich)
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread
- 2-3 tablespoons butter room temperature
- ¼ cup mint coriander chutney
- ½ teaspoon roasted jeera powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
- few cucumber slices
Instructions
- Take bread slices and trim off the brown edges. This step is optional.
- Apply butter to both slices of bread. Then spread coriander mint chutney (green chutney) on both slices of bread.
- Arrange cucumber slices on one slice of bread. Sprinkle with a pinch of chaat masala and roasted cumin powder for extra flavor.Note: You can also sprinkle some shredded cheese if desired.
- Place the other slice of bread on top and press gently. Cut the sandwich into rectangles or triangles and serve.
- Cucumber chutney sandwiches are ready to serve.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- If the cucumbers are watery, place the slices on a tissue or paper towel for a few minutes to absorb the excess moisture. This helps prevent the sandwiches from becoming soggy.
- If you're packing the sandwiches for a lunch box, apply a little extra butter to the bread. This creates a barrier against moisture and helps prevent the sandwiches from becoming soggy.
- If you don't have green chutney, you can substitute it with pesto, cream cheese, or mayonnaise.
- Use brown or multigrain bread for healthier choices.
- You can prepare the green chutney weeks in advance and freeze it for later use.
- You may also add shredded cheese to make a cucumber chutney cheese sandwich.
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