Cucumber sandwiches with a twist

Cucumber Chutney Cheese Sandwiches

• 1 tbsp butter, spread on both slices
• 5 slices cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp jarred or homemade cilantro chutney
• 3 slices cheddar cheese
• to taste chat masala

1. Take 2 slices of white bread. Spread a generous amount of butter, about 1 tbsp per sandwich.

2. Spread cilantro chutney on both sides.

3. Add thinly sliced cucumber to one slice of bread.

4. Any white cheese on the other side (you can use muenster, white sharp cheddar, or pepper jack cheese).

5. Sprinkle chaat masala to taste.

6. Close the sandwich. Using a serrated knife, slice the crust off.

 Egg Salad Curry Sandwiches (makes 2-3 sandwiches)

• 3 eggs, boiled
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• to taste salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter, per sandwich, spread on both slices

 1. Make the egg salad – begin by boiling the eggs. Then combine the hard-boiled eggs,  mayo, chives, curry powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. Mash the eggs. Mix well.

3. Take 2 slices of white bread. Spread a generous amount of butter, about 1 tbsp per sandwich.

4. Spread a generous amount of egg salad on one side of the bread.

5. Close the sandwich. Slice the crust off.

 Veggie Cream Cheese Sandwiches (makes 3-4 sandwiches)

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp kalamata olives, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• to taste chat masala

1. Use cream cheese at room temperature.

2. Add red bell pepper, cilantro, olives, Indian green chilies, chaat masala, salt, and black pepper.

3. Mix well.

4. Take 2 slices of bread. Add a generous amount of veggie cream cheese on one side.

5. Close the sandwich. Slice the crust off.