Hung Curd Sandwich

This hung curd sandwich is a cooling and absolutely delicious sandwich that you can whip up in minutes perfect for summer.

What is hung curd?

Curd is just another word used for yoghurt in India. And hung curd refers to yoghurt that has been hung up tied in a cheese cloth/tea towel. This is done to remove most of the water. So you will be left with thick yoghurt that is easily spreadable. We will then add chopped vegetables, spices/herbs and make a delicious filling. I also decided to use a tomato pesto as a spread which just adds to the flavor.

This yoghurt filling is then filled in between delicious toasted bread and it makes an absolutely delicious lunch or snack. Now, you can of course go through the long drawn process of straining the yoghurt yourself. However, I decided to use a short cut and use Greek yoghurt. This helps cuts down on the prep time along with adding extra protein.

Why make this hung curd sandwich?

• It is a no cook dish which means you don't have to turn on the stove or oven. The yoghurt filling will keep you and your house cool on those hot afternoons!
• This sandwich is absolutely delicious. The creamy yet healthy filling goes wonderfully well with any bread of your choice. The tomato pesto also brings in a pop of flavor to sandwich.
• This is a versatile dip/filling and your can customize the flavors according to your preference. If you don't want to use it as a filling for the sandwich, then just use as a dip to east with crackers, naan or pita chips.
• This filling is so quick to make that you can just whip it up in less than 10 minutes. Making this with greek yoghurt will also increase the protein content.

Ingredients

Greek/Regular Yoghurt - You can either place regular yoghurt in a cheese cloth/tea towel, twist it around and hang it over a bowl to catch all the water dripping down. You will have to leave this overnight to get really thick yoghurt. You can of course use greek yoghurt or even labneh which is slightly tangier compared to dairy. The latter can be used straight out of the container.

Vegetables - I have used finely chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, capers, sprouts.

Spices/Herbs - Here I used red chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder,

Bread - I used regular whole wheat sandwich bread. You can choose to use any bread of your choice.

Tomato Pesto - I used store bought vegan tomato pesto as a spread for the bread. You can use any kind of pesto or mayo/spread of your choice.

Butter/Ghee - This is optional but can it be used to toast the bread before adding the spread and filling.

How to make hung curd sandwich

Prep the vegetables - Finely chop all the vegetables ensuring they are almost of equal size.

Make the filling - Place the yoghurt, chopped vegetables, spices. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Prep the bread - Toast the bread and use butter/ghee while toasting if using. Then spread the pesto or any other dip/spread to coat one side of all the slices.

Making the sandwich - Place the yoghurt filling on the side of a bread which has the pesto spread on it. Make as thick as filling as possible. Top with some green sprouts. You can also add some chili crisp or Calabrian chili sauce (for added heat) before placing the other slice on top. Enjoy right away.

Substitutions

• Use labneh in place of greek yoghurt. Labneh is tangier in flavor but will work very well here.
• Use regular basil pesto or any dip of your choice in place of tomato pesto. You can also try using sun-dried tomato pesto which will go very well in this sandwich.
• Try playing around with different spices or condiments in the filling for different flavor profiles.

Storage and Meal Prep Options

You can prepare the filling and store in the fridge for up to a day ahead of time. The longer you place the filling in the fridge, the more it will get dry. I would suggest not making the filling more than a few hours before using it.

For meal prep, chop the vegetables and store chilled for up to 1-2 days. I would not recommend freezing either the produce or the filling.

Other brunch/lunch recipes to try - Vegan Shakshuka, Indian Style Tomato Rice, Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl, Black Garlic Noodles, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese, Spinach Artichoke Dip Sandwich

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