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Kurush Dalal

Parsis Tea Sandwiches

The recipes for these legendary Parsis tea sandwiches come from author Kurush's mom. They combine the unique elements of Parsis Zoroastrian culture with Indian and Anglican flavors. Serve these delicious sandwiches at your next afternoon tea for a truly unforgettable experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Small Bites, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, International
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Egg Sandwiches
  • 3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup Mayonaisse
  • 1 loaf Sliced high quality white bread
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Chutney & Cheese Sandwiches
  • 1 stick Room temperture butter
  • 2 cups Grated Amul cheese Cheddar cheese can be used instead
  • 1 cup Grated coconut
  • 2 cups Fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup Fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup Green chilies
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Peppercorns
  • 3 Limes juiced
  • 1 loaf Sliced high-quality white bread

Equipment

  • 2 Medium pots
  • 3 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Cheese grader
  • 1 Food Processor or mortar and pestle

Method
 

Chicken & Egg Sanwiches
  1. Using the two medium pots boil the chicken for about 15 minutes and boil the eggs for 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Once cool, shred the chicken and chop the boiled eggs. Add to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add in the mayo, chopped celery, and salt & pepper. Mix it all together.
  4. Set in the refrigerator to cool for one hour.
  5. While the chicken and egg mixture is cooling slice the crusts off the white bread.
  6. Slather each slice with a bit of mayo.
  7. Put a bit of the cooled chicken and egg mixture on one slice of bread and then top with another slice. Repeat until the mixture is all used up.
  8. Cut the sandwiches into triangles.
Cheese & Chutney Sandwiches
  1. To make the chutney:
  2. Place the grated coconut, cilantro, mint, green chilies, peppercorns, salt, sugar, and lime juice in a food processor and blend into a thick paste. You may need to add a splash of water. Set aside.
  3. Slice the crusts off of the white bread.
  4. Slather each slice with the room-temperature butter.
  5. Sprinkle some grated cheese on one slice.
  6. Add a dollop of the chutney to the other slice and combine. Repeat until all of the chutney and cheese are used up.
  7. Cut each sandwich into triangles.

Notes

Amul cheese is a popular canned Indian cheese similar to American cheese. But it's made from buffalo milk and has a slightly sweet, sour, and nutty flavor. You can find it online or in Indian grocery stores. If you can't find it substitute a cheddar instead.