Bombay Sandwich Toast Toasted Sandwich My Food Story

on Mar 03, 2022 If you have been to Bombay, you wouldn’t have missed seeing the stalls lined up on the streets making those crispy sandwich toasts. When I was in the city, I would pretty much eat these Bombay Sandwich Toasts every single day. And let me tell you – I’ve never had a bad one! And I would not get bored of them either. They’re just that good! So of course, I had to recreate them at home to enjoy whenever I want, not just when I’m visiting Bombay. This Bombay Sandwich Toast is the perfect snack – and it’ll put everyone in your house in the best mood. The best part? It comes together with ingredients you already have at home! Bombay Sandwich Toast is grilled and then topped with butter, green chutney, ketchup, and sev – yes, this isn’t your ordinary sandwich. It might sound like a strange combination but the toppings are essential to making this sandwich so awesome If you’ve got extra boiled potatoes at home – which I always seem to have – it comes together really fast. I use a sandwich press to grill the sandwich but it can also be grilled on the stove – just make sure to press it down well.

This recipe is easy and just uses pantry ingredientsYou can make the chutney in advance to minimize the prep timeIt is perfect to serve both kids and adults. The heat would have to be reduced for kids thoughDoubles up as breakfast and dinner – I mean who doesn’t love sandwiches for dinner right?

Ingredients For Toasted Bombay Sandwich

Here’s everything you need for these sandwiches

Bread: Any white bread that you probably have at home works great for this recipe. But the original bombay sandwiches are only made with Wibbs Bread. If you walk the streets of bombay, you’ll see these blue and red packets stacked at every sandwich cartPotatoes: Boiled and peeled potatoes that you can prep in advanceSandwich Masala: I use the Keya sandwich masala which I just sprinkle on top of the aloo masala and veggies and it really adds an additional layer of flavour which I love. Adding sandwich masala is key for any Mumbai-style sandwich, to bring out that street taste! You can use chaat masala as an alternative. Sliced Veggies: This is another layer added to the sandwich on top of the aloo masala – onions, capsicum, tomatoes and sometimes boiled beetroot slices tooToppings: What makes a Bombay Sandwich Toast special are its toppings – they are what really ties this dish together and makes it so unique. Spread a generous layer of butter, ketchup and green chutney on top of the grilled sandwich to bring out those tangy, spicy notes that are authentic to Mumbai street food. Top it all off with some crunchy sev – might sound odd but works so wellGreen Chutney: This is not your regular green chutney. This is one ingredient that I recommend you prepare from scratch for an authentic Bombay Toast Sandwich experience. I have the recipe below in the recipe card. Here’s everything you need for the chutney:

This green chutney recipe is special – spicy, garlicky and the perfect spreadable consistency for these sandwiches – without it, these sandwiches are nothing!

How to make Toasted Sandwiches

These sandwiches will transport you to the streets of Bombay! 3. Make the aloo masala by heating some oil in a pan and sauteing mustard seeds, curry leaves and ginger garlic paste for 1-2 minutes. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt and cook for another minute on a low flame 4. Add boiled and peeled potatoes and green peas and smash these well in the pan. Top with chopped coriander. Set aside till you are ready to build the sandwich 5. To start building the sandwich, spread chutney on both the sandwich slices 6. On one slice with the chutney side facing up, place the aloo masala and spread it out 7. Top it with sliced onions, capsicum, cucumber and tomato slices if using 8. Sprinkle with sandwich masala 9. Place the other slice on top and spread liberally with butter. Having butter at room temperature comes handy while making these 10. Place the sandwiches on a hot sandwich grill buttered side down. Spread the top with butter too. Grill till the sandwiches are a deep golden brown and crisp 11. Once the sandwiches are uniformly golden brown, take them out on a plate 12. My favourite toppings are butter, chutney, ketchup and sev. Trust me, the toppings take these to a different level! Sometimes you just need a spicy, tangy, buttery, aloo-filled sandwich toast in your life. This recipe has got you covered! This is one of those dishes that I make time and time again because it is just THAT good. It has always been a crowd pleaser – so for your next chai get-together, you know what to add to the menu. Can I make this sandwich without a sandwich press? Yes, you can grill it on the stove. However, I recommend using a sandwich press as it helps hold the masala better, making it neat to serve and eat. Can this be made without onion and garlic? Yes, you can omit the garlic in the masala and can add extra chopped capsicum for a nice crunch instead of using raw onions. Can I add cheese? You can top the sandwich however you’d like! Grated cheese would work well both as a filling and a topping. Can I make this without butter? Butter helps the bread to brown and crisp up well while grilling and this helps to hold the sandwich together – which is important for this recipe as we have a thick filling. If you would like to reduce the butter, you can skip adding it as a topping afterwards. If you want to make more Mumbai street-style recipes at home you can check out my Misal Pav recipe and my Pav Bhaji recipe. If you’re planning an afternoon get-together, you can serve this with one of my chai recipes – this combination can’t go wrong!