ROAST BEEF, BASIL, AND SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY LAVASH SANDWICHES

Roast Beef, Basil, and Spicy Tomato Chutney Lavash Sandwiches image

Yield Makes 4 small sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

a 16- to18-inch round, very thin, pliable lavash* such as Damascus mountain shepherd bread
1/2 cup Spicy Tomato Chutney or bottled tomato chutney
6 large thin slices rare roast beef (about 1/4 pound total)
16 fresh basil leaves
8 arugula leaves
Garnish: arugula and fresh basil leaves
Accompaniment: spicy tomato chutney or bottled tomato chutney
*available at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

Quarter lavash and spread 1 side of each quarter evenly with 1 tablespoon chutney, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. On each quarter arrange about 1‚ slices roast beef in one layer over chutney and season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon chutney evenly over roast beef and top with basil, arugula, and salt and pepper to taste. Tightly roll up each lavash around filling into a cone and wrap individually in wax paper and plastic wrap. Sandwiches may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap.
Garnish sandwiches with arugula and basil and serve with chutney.