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Bombay sandwich recipe | How to make bombay sandwich

By swasthi , on September 12, 2020, 12 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Bombay sandwich is a delicious & popular sandwich made with green chutney and lots of veggies. These sandwiches are not only common on the streets of Mumbai, but can also be found in most Indian restaurants, chaat centers and even in tea shops.  Most people love to enjoy these with a cup of Indian masala chai.

bombay sandwich

Bombay is the former name of Mumbai. Hence the name. Making these Bombay sandwiches is easy. All you need is some boiled or steamed veggies and green chutney.

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These are best to eat right away after making. But they also keep good for about 2 hours. They are great to carry to work or enjoy at home for a snack.

Preparation

1. Keep all the veggies ready. We will need boiled potatoes, boiled beetroot, sliced onions, tomatoes and if you like capsicum too. I haven’t used beetroot here.

prepare veggies for bombay sandwich

2. While the veggies boil, make the green chutney. Add coriander and mint leaves to a blender jar along with fried gram or half bread slice, salt, green chilies, ginger and garlic. Add lemon juice towards the end and blend once more. The chutney must be thick and of spreading consistency.

Do not make it thin else the bread turns soggy. You can store this in a clean dry glass jar. Refrigerate and use up with in 3 to 4 days. For detailed step by step photos you can also check this green chutney recipe.

make green chutney for bombay sandwich

3. We need soft butter. So while the veggies get steamed, keep the butter out of the fridge.

softened butter

How to make bombay sandwich

4. Remove the edges of the bread. Smear butter on one side of the slices.

buttered bread slice

5. Smear the green chutney evenly.

smear chutney on the bread
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6. Place beets, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and cucumber. Sprinkle chat masala or sandwich masala over each layer of the veggies.

7. I used chaat masala, cumin powder and black salt.

making veg bombay sandwich

8. Cover with the other buttered slice. You can also toast it in a griller.

place another bread slice

Cut to triangles or squares. Bombay sandwich is ready.

bombay sandwich recipe
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Tips to make bombay sandwich

Choice of bread: Street side Bombay sandwich is made with white bread. But for the homemade version to make it a bit healthier you can also use whole grain bread.

Veggies: These sandwiches need a combination of boiled/ steamed veggies & raw veggies. Boiled potato is the main veggie and cucumber, onions and tomatoes are used raw. You can also use boiled beetroot and capsicum.

Green chutney is a condiment made by blending coriander, mint leaves, chilies and few other basic ingredients. While the veggies steam you can make the green chutney. You can also make it ahead & refrigerate.

Spice powder: Sandwich masala is the key spice powder used in bombay sandwiches. If you do not have this then chaat masala, rock salt and roasted cumin powder can be used as a substitute.

There are many kinds of bombay sandwiches. You can grill these and make grilled sandwiches. You can also add some cheese inside and grill.

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bombay sandwich recipe

Bombay sandwich recipe

Bombay sandwiches make for a super quick and easy breakfast!! Made with boiled veggies, green chutney and bread, these are a popular street food from Mumbai.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1 potato medium , boiled or steamed
  • ½ beetroot medium , boiled sliced (optional)
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 onion medium , sliced
  • 1 Cucumber medium , sliced
  • ½ tsp chat masala or sandwich masala
  • ½ tsp cumin / jeera powder
  • 4 to 6 slices Bread
  • Butter as needed (softened)

For the green chutney

  • 1 cups coriander
  • ½ cup mint / pudina
  • ½ bread slice or 1 tbsp fried gram
  • ½ tsp cumin / jeera
  • 2 green chilies hot, (adjust as needed)
  • 1 garlic clove / lahsun, small
  • ¼ inch ginger / adrak
  • Lemon juice as desired
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Keep the butter out of the fridge to soften.
  • Boil Potatoes, beets in what ever way you like. They need to be firm and not soggy or mushy.
  • I steam them in a cooker until fork tender.
  • Slice the onions, cucumber, tomatoes and boiled beets and potatoes.
  • Make the green chutney by blending all the ingredients without adding water first.
  • Then sprinkle water as needed and blend until thick and smooth.
  • Do not make it runny otherwise the sandwiches will turn soggy.

How to make bombay sandwich

  • Smear the soft butter over the bread. Then smear the chutney evenly.
  • Layer the veggies potatoes and then sprinkle a dash of chat masala and cumin powder.
  • Similarly layer onions, beets, cucumber and then tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle chat masala or sandwich masala and cumin powder over each layer of veggies.
  • Cover with another slice.
  • If desired smear more butter on top.
  • Cut to triangles or squares with a bread knife.
  • Serve bombay sandwich within 2 hours.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Bombay sandwich recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 329mg14%
Potassium 1072mg31%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 18g75%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 730IU15%
Vitamin C 32.2mg39%
Calcium 307mg31%
Iron 9.2mg51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About swasthi

I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. F says

    January 6, 2021

    5 stars
    Yum! I made it and it was so good! I had to buy green chutney because my mint plant is small and here you can only buy small packages of mint. I also bought a can of sliced beets because I have never cooked them before. I know you did not include them, but I think I need to eat them. This is a good way to eat more vegetables. I toasted it and it was very good.

    With the leftover vegetables, I think I have a week’s worth of sandwiches!

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    • swasthi says

      January 10, 2021

      Glad to know! Yes next time try boiling the whole potatoes and beetroot together so you can use fresh instead of canned. You can cool and refrigerate the leftover beetroot. Happy to know you liked the sandwiches.
      🙂

      Reply
  3. F says

    January 5, 2021

    Do you slice the potatoes and then boil them, or do you boil them and slice afterwards?

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    • swasthi says

      January 6, 2021

      I boil the whole potatoes first. Then peel and slice them.

      Reply
  4. Farida Banu says

    August 27, 2019

    Hi, Swasthi. Simply Awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 27, 2019

      Hi Farida
      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. karthi says

    February 11, 2017

    5 stars
    Supper

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    • swasthi says

      February 16, 2017

      Thanks

      Reply
  6. Sakshat Shende says

    November 15, 2016

    5 stars
    This is an excellent recipe. Can you tell me the total cost of this recipe

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    • swasthi says

      November 16, 2016

      Hi
      Thanks. I haven’t calculated

      Reply
  7. Ana says

    September 20, 2016

    5 stars
    Excellent recipes…

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    • swasthi says

      September 21, 2016

      Thank you

      Reply

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