Remember when Pushpir came into the kitchen at CloverHSQ and schooled Ayr on Northern Indian cooking?
That was 2013. A different CloverHSQ than the one you visit today. But I still remember the smell of the cilantro, mint, jalapeños, and orange juice in the blender. We hadn’t smelled that exact combo before.
It was so cool to see one of my culinary heroes in our kitchen. Pushpir Bhetia used to run Guru the Caterer. I used to be one of his regulars. I introduced Ayr to his tiny menu. Pretty soon Ayr and Pushpir were texting back and forth. Pushpir was teaching Ayr how to cook Northern Indian food. And the idea for a Clover sandwich was born. Now, 10 years later, people ask us all year round when the Pushpir sandwich is coming back, and excitedly get in line or fire up the app when the time finally comes.
So what’s inside the sandwich and meal box that drives all the excitement?
Mint-cilantro chutney, fried paneer cheese, our take on chaat (crunchy roadside snack food dating back to the 17th century.
Today Phil (Exec Chef) just texted us an image of 120 quarts of mint, all headed for our cilantro mint chutney.