The Bombay sandwich is a beloved street food from Mumbai, India, renowned for its vibrant layers of flavors and textures. It’s a sandwich crafted with slices of bread slathered with tangy green and red chutneys, filled with thinly sliced vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and potatoes. Often toasted or grilled, it’s a delightful combination of spicy, tangy, and savory tastes, served hot and crispy, making it a favorite snack among locals and visitors alike.
Here’s a detailed recipe to make a Bombay sandwich:
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 large potatoes (boiled, peeled, and thinly sliced)
- 1 large tomato (thinly sliced)
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- Butter or ghee (for spreading)
- Chaat masala (for sprinkling, optional)
Green Chutney:
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2-3 green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1-2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Water (as needed)
Red Chutney:
- 2-3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
Instructions:
- Prepare Green Chutney:
- Blend coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and salt together to form a smooth paste. Add a little water if necessary to facilitate blending. Set aside.
- Prepare Red Chutney:
- Mix tomato ketchup, red chili sauce, and chaat masala in a small bowl. Adjust the spice level according to your preference. Set aside.
- Assemble Sandwich:
- Take two slices of bread. Spread green chutney on one slice and red chutney on the other.
- Place a layer of thinly sliced potatoes on one slice.
- Top the potatoes with slices of tomato, cucumber, and onion.
- Sprinkle some chaat masala over the veggies (optional).
- Place the other slice of bread, chutney side down, on top to form a sandwich.
- Toast the Sandwich:
- Preheat a sandwich maker or a griddle.
- Spread butter or ghee on the outer sides of the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich on the sandwich maker or griddle and toast until golden brown and crisp on both sides. If using a griddle, flip the sandwich to toast both sides evenly.
- Serve:
- Once toasted, remove the sandwich from the heat.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally into halves or quarters.
- Serve hot with additional chutney or ketchup if desired.
Tips:
- Customize the filling by adding sliced boiled beets, cheese, or any other vegetables of your choice.
- Adjust the spiciness of chutneys according to taste preferences.
- Use a panini press or grill pan if you don’t have a sandwich maker.
Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Bombay sandwich packed with layers of chutneys and vegetables!
