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    Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a Fried Egg

    Published: May 11, 2018 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chutney Grilled Cheese, An Indian Breakfast Idea

    A grilled cheese with garlic and cilantro chutney a runny egg is as delicious as it sounds! This is a quick Indian breakfast or brunch idea packed with flavors, protein, and fiber. Make it for one or a that can be made in no time.

    Chutney Grilled Cheese with a fried egg
    Chutney Grilled Cheese with a Fried Egg

    Homemade cilantro chutney is a condiment enjoyed my Indians throughout the country and I have included the staple recipe down below for you. It is flavored with fresh garlic and chili peppers makes a grilled cheese taste even better. Give this American favorite with an Indian twist a try!

    Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Growing up grilled cheese with chutney were on the menu as a fusion Indian breakfast very often. Instead of just adding cheese to grilled butter bread, we would add vegetables and chutney to flavor it up. My mom would make cold chutney sandwiches with American sliced cheese and mayonnaise for gatherings and it was also my favorite! The spice, carb, and cheesy flavors just go well together.


    Chutney Grilled Cheese ingredients jalapeni cilantro lemon fresh garlic blend ingredients gujarati chutney life tasty lemon squeeze fresh chimichurri sauce

    Ingredients

    • Thin sliced bread (I prefer white bread but you can use any)
    • American Cheese, sliced (white or yellow)
    • Cilantro Chutney
    • Fried Egg (cooked to your liking)
    • Butter
    • Sliced chili peppers (jalapeno, serrano, or thai)
    • Tomatoes, sliced or chopped
    • Onions, sliced or chopped
    • Baby Spinach (chopped) optional

    cilantro and jalapeno on a cutting board

    How to make the sandwich

    • First, make the chutney by blending the ingredients together and setting it aside.
    • Next, heat a pan on medium-low heat. Once it is hot spray some oil and crack an egg in it.
    • Cover the pan and let it cook for about 3 minutes while you make the grilled cheese.
    • Heat another pan on medium/low heat
    • Butter the bread slices on one side and place them on the pan butter side down (alternatively you can put butter in a pan and then place the sliced bread into the pan)
    • Spread the chutney on the bread while it is in the pan, slowly. I use a spoon
    • Layer on a sliced cheese and additional toppings to one side of the bread only.
    • Slide the sunny side up egg onto the toppings.
    • Top it with the other butter grilled sliced bread.
    • Serve!

    • Chutney Grilled Cheese ingredients jalapeni cilantro lemon fresh garlic blend ingredients gujarati chutney life tasty lemon squeeze fresh chimichurri sauce
      butter the pan
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      add both sliced breads
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      spread chutney on the breads
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      add cheese and toppings
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      baby spinach gets added last
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      heat a pan and crack an egg
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      flip over for over easy egg
    • Chutney Grilled Cheese ingredients jalapeni cilantro lemon fresh garlic blend ingredients gujarati chutney life tasty lemon squeeze fresh chimichurri sauce
      top it on the vegetables
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      place second grilled bread on top

    Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy with my favorite-Maggie chili sauce.

    grilled cheese with egg

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    Chutney Grilled Cheese with a fried egg

    Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fried Egg

    The Curry Mommy
    A sandwich with grilled butter bread, spicy peppers, vegetables, and a runny egg. An Indian breakfast idea that can't be beat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    GRILLED CHEESE INGREDIENTS

    • 8 slices bread
    • 4 slices cheese (pepperjack, american, cheddar)
    • 1 chopped jalapeno/serrano/thai chili
    • 4 tablespoon chopped onion
    • 4 tablespoon chopped tomato
    • 4 large eggs
    • 8 tablespoon butter for bread (salted tastes better)
    • 8 tablespoon cilantro chutney, recipe below
    • oil/butter to cook egg
    • baby spinach

    CILANTRO CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS

    • 1 jalapeno/serrano/thai chili (based on your spice level tolerance)
    • 1 bunch cilantro, about 3 cups
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt
    • oil

    Instructions
     

    CILANTRO CHUTNEY

    • Blend all ingredients together and set it aside.
    • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze in small portions for 3 months.

    GRILLED CHEESE

    • Heat a medium size pan on high and then lower the temperature to the lowest setting. Melt butter and place a slice of bread on the pan. Do the same with another slice of bread.
    • Top each slice of bread with a tablespoon of cilantro chutney.
    • Layer the bread with cheese and your favorite toppings (onion, tomato, chili peppers and spinach are my favorite). 
    • Add the fried egg on to of the spinach.
    • Top the egg with the other slice of bread and gently move the sandwich from the pan onto a cutting board. Tip: do not put pressure on the egg since the yolk is still runny.

    FRIED EGG (over-easy)

    • Heat a small pan on high heat.
    • Lower the temperature to the lowest setting and place butter/oil in the pan.
    • Crack an egg into the pan. Use your spatula to push the outside layer of the egg to the center. This will help prevent wide spreading of the egg.
    • Add salt, pepper, red chili powder to the egg and gently flip over. Cook for 30 seconds (you can cook your egg longer if you prefer it fully cooked).
    • Gently slide the egg on top of the spinach. 

    Notes

    This Indian breakfast sandwich can be enjoyed any time of the day. It is a great meal for a family gathering as well with a cup of hot chai or coffee.
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