The famous Bombay sandwich is a delicious vegetable sandwich that is a staple of Bombay (now Mumbai) street food and is found everywhere—street food stalls, restaurants, tea stalls, and even homes.
The Bombay sandwich is also called the Bombay masala sandwich because of the use of sandwich masala, a unique blend of spices that makes this vegetable sandwich truly yummy, imparting a wonderful flavour and zest.
This street food sandwich has a devoted following, and no wonder. It’s quick and easy, taking only minutes to assemble once you have the basic ingredients ready and lined up. It’s affordable and convenient, and healthy and wholesome too. It’s also versatile and you can customise it as you like.
Our Veg Bombay sandwich recipe is good at any time of the day. You can enjoy it at breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner, or relish it as a snack at teatime with masala chai. Pack it for tiffin or a picnic, or stuff it into children’s lunch boxes. It makes for a good weekday meal when you are too tired for cooking an elaborate meal.
Our quick and easy Bombay sandwich recipe shows you how to make this vegetable sandwich at home. Reproduce the lip-smacking taste of the best Bombay sandwich right in your own kitchen with no hassle. Sandwich preparation is a breeze and you can get young children involved in this fun-filled activity.
All you need are slices of white bread, green chutney, vegetables of your choice (such as potato, onion, beetroot, cucumber, and tomato), and sandwich masala. Make sure the vegetables are fresh and firm, and not soggy or mushy.
The butter should be softened and at room temperature. Slather on the butter generously to prevent the bread slices from turning soggy with all the layers of chutney and vegetables being added to the sandwich.
Variations on the famous Mumbai sandwich:
Veg Bombay sandwich is traditionally made with white bread, but you can also use whole meal bread, whole wheat bread, brown bread, multigrain bread, or any other bread of your choice. You can trim the edges if you want. Make sure the bread slices are not too thick.
You can top the Bombay sandwich with more green chutney or sprinkle sev for extra crunch and texture.
You can add grated cheese as well, for a vegetable grilled cheese sandwich.
You can also add other vegetables like capsicum (bell pepper), carrot, or lettuce.
You can toast or grill the Bombay veg sandwich if you prefer a warmer, toastier, crisper version of this delicious treat.
Cut the sandwich into triangles, rectangles, or squares with a bread knife. Serve with ketchup or hari chutney, with a side of potato chips or French fries. Wash it down with your favourite hot (masala chai, coffee) or cold beverage (cold coffee, iced tea, fruit juice).
The Bombay sandwich is best eaten within a couple of hours. But we think it will be long gone before then.
Our Bombay sandwich recipe is loaded with tasty vegetables, green chutney, and sandwich masala, is so easy to make at home. Learn how to make veg sandwich at home with all ingredients and easy method to prepare from Yummefy Recipes.
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