This green chutney sandwich is a delicious and popular street food from Sowcarpet area in Chennai. This can be made with either murukku or bread.
The key to this tasty sandwich is the spicy green chutney. Made with cilantro and roasted peanuts, it adds tons of flavor to the dish. Layers of veggies round out this scrumptious snack.
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About the Recipe
I love recreating street food recipes at home. It gives me a chance to enjoy food from around the world right at home. I love these tasty veg momos or these crispy palakura punugulu.
So here I have a popular street food from Chennai. Sowcarpet is a neighborhood in Chennai that is famous for shopping, temples and street food. So, when I saw Kalyani's Sowcarpet Murukku sandwich recipe, I knew I had to give it a try myself. Recipe comes from Kalyani's friend who happens to be a huge foodie.
This sandwich is made either with murukku or bread. Coriander green chutney is the key and main component in this sandwich. Unlike regular green chutney, this recipe has roasted peanuts that give a nice creamy texture. It is spicy, tangy and slightly sweet.
I love how this dish has some amazing flavors and textures. It is simple, easy to make and very tasty dish for any time of the day.
Ingredients
For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.
Here are the ingredients you need to make green chutney for the sandwich:
- Fresh cilantro - use both the leaves and tender stems.
- Green chilies, garlic.
- Roasted peanuts - I use store bought unsalted peanuts but you can also use salted peanuts. But adjust the amount of salt in the recipe. You can dry roast peanuts yourself.
- Spices - chaat masala, black salt, ground pepper, ground cumin, sat and pepper.
- Jaggery - either grated or you can use store bought jaggery powder.
- Tamarind paste.
Here are the ingredients you need to make the sandwichL
- Murukku - buy or make mini murukku. These are perfect to make the sandwiches.
- Bread - traditional in Sowcarpet, white bread is used but I love using whole wheat or multigrain bread.
- Veggies - boiled potato, cucumber, red onion, tomato.
- Chaat masala and salt
- Sev, for garnish
Instructions
For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.
Here is how to make this delicious sandwich. Start my making the chutney.
Make Sandwich Chutney Recipe
Combine cilantro, roasted peanuts, green chilies, garlic, tamarind, chaat masla, black salt, pepper, cumin, jaggery and salt in a blender. Blend all the other ingredients until smooth. Add the ground peanuts and blend into a smooth chutney.
Taste it adjust the seasoning accordingly. Store in an airtight container refrigerated.
Make Murukku Sandwich
Spread the green chutney generously on one side of all the murukku or bread slice. Top one slice with cucumber, tomato and onion. Sprinkle the veggies with some chaat masala and sev.
Add some grated cheese on top. Close with another slice of bread with the chutney side on the veggies. Add some green chutney on top and sprinkle some sev. Slice and serve. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Expert Tips
- Make green chutney up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also add some fresh mint leaves to the green chutney for a slightly different flavor.
- I prefer using unsalted roasted peanuts in this recipe. But you can use salted ones, just adjust the amount of salt to add.
- Leftover green chutney is great to serve with idli, dosa or even rice.
- Omit the grated cheese if making a vegan sandwich.
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Recipe Card
Sowcarpet Green Chutney Sandwich
Ingredients
For Sowcarpet Green Chutney:
- 2 cups Cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
- ½ cup Roasted Peanuts
- 1~2 Green Chilies
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
- 1½ teaspoons Chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon Black Salt/ Kala Namak
- ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Jaggery
- To taste Salt
For the Sandwich:
- 8 Bread slices*
- 1 Small Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 Small Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Medium Tomato, thinly sliced
- 2~3 tablespoons Fine Sev
- Pinch Chaat masala
- Pinch Ground Cumin
- To taste Salt
- To taste Chaat Masala
- As needed Grated Cheese, mozarella or cheddar
Instructions
Make the Green Chutney:
- Combine cilantro, roasted peanuts, green chilies, garlic, tamarind, chaat masla, black salt, pepper, cumin, jaggery and salt in a blender. Blend all the other ingredients until smooth. Add the ground peanuts and blend into a smooth chutney.Taste it adjust the seasoning accordingly. Store in an airtight container refrigerated.
Make the Sandwich:
- Spread the green chutney generously on one side of all the murukku or bread slice. Top one slice with cucumber, tomato and onion. Sprinkle the veggies with some chaat masala. Sprinkle some sev on top of the veggies.Sprinkle some grated cheese. Close with another slice of bread with the chutney side on the veggies. Add some green chutney on top and sprinkle some sev. Slice and serve. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
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Notes
- Make green chutney up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also add some fresh mint leaves to the green chutney for a slightly different flavor.
- I prefer using unsalted roasted peanuts in this recipe. But you can use salted ones, just adjust the amount of salt to add.
- Leftover green chutney is great to serve with idli, dosa or even rice.
- Omit the grated cheese if making a vegan sandwich.
Kalyani
Thanks for the mention & link back pavani ! This looks fabulous :)) glad u enjoyed it .. u r now tempting me to make a batch soon
vitthalani yashdeep
nice recipe
thank you for sharing
Gayathri Kumar
This green chutney sandwich looks amazing. I heard it for the first time when I read in Kalyani's post.
Priya Suresh
This green chutney sandwich rocks, now you are tempting me to make some.
Sandhiya
Such a simple and very inviting sandwich.Love the chutney and its color.It's so vibrant
srividhya
Wow the name sounds intriguing.. I got to try this too.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends potpourri Corner
Have tasted Sowcarpet sandwich couple of times!! You have exactly made the same way.. I was wondering for the recipe of green chutney ,i got it now 🙂
Usha
Sandwiches looks so nice and like the addition of sev and chutney looks flavorful
themadscientistskitchen
Delicious chutney. I love the pictures too.
Chef Mireille
wow - love that chutney - definitely must try
Srivalli
Too good pavani, even I have been wanting to make it..looks so sinful!
Harini
Amazing chutney. I had also bookmarked from Kalyani's space.
Smruti@HerbivoreCucina
The chutney looks amazing and the sandwich looks totally delicious! Loved the chutney ingredients, pretty different from the regular chutney!
Priya
I too have bookmarked her murukku sandwich, this one looks yumm!!
Vandana
This is such an interesting and mouth-watering recipe. Just added murukku to my weekly grocery shopping list. This will be our movie night snack this weekend.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is too tempting and I had to go in and make it right away. Luckily I had some chakli that I got from my India trip and this was brilliant way to finish the rest. Love the different flavors and textures and makes for a delicious evening snack with coffee!
Mayuri Patel
When I don't have raw mango, the next popular green chutney that I make at home is the coriander peanut one. It is so flavourful. I've not tasted a murukku sandwich, but it is an intriguing recipe. Will have to give it a try while I still have the chutney in the fridge.
Amrita Roy
This chutney sandwich is very much similar to Bombay sandwich. I tried this with murukku and everyone liked it
Hayley Dhanecha
Love love green chutney, and always look out to try different version too. We made this recipe, and it turned out so well, and flavourful. We enjoyed having it with paratha and sabji.
Avin Kohli
The chutney recipe is definitely new to me. But love the murukku sandwich idea. I will try it for sure.