Bombay sandwich is a deliciously wholesome sandwich with generous amounts of lip-smacking fresh cilantro-mint chutney and thinly sliced veggies layered between slices of soft bread. This Indian vegetarian sandwich is a hassle-free, all-season snack loaded with the goodness of fresh veggies, making for an immensely gratifying bite.
Ranking high up in the list of most loved Indian street foods, the Bombay chutney sandwich is nutritious and filling. Traditionally street vendors layer thin slices of steamed potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in this sandwich. But feel free to use your favorite veggies to make this simple cold vegetarian sandwich. A sure-shot pleaser, this versatile sandwich is a must-try, so go ahead and make it today!
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The perfectly spicy green herb chutney is the star ingredient that strikingly offsets the white bread, and the crisp layered vegetables add toothsome textures to the sandwich. Serve this Indian sandwich with a dollop of bright red ketchup, and the result is one of the most visually delightful meals ever. This scrumptious tea sandwich is packed with a burst of flavors to match the vivid colors and is one of the coolest ways to get your family to not just eat, but enjoy their veggies.
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You can also add some extra condiments to take the flavors a few more notches up:
- Butter the bread before adding the chutney for added taste
- The chutney has salt in it, but if you need more sprinkle some salt & pepper as per taste
- Sprinkle some Indian Chaat masala or Sandwich masala for an extra kick
- Kids love cheese, so feel free to add a slice to get those proteins in
- Skip the butter and cheese altogether for a tasty vegan option
- Love spicy? Add some pickled jalapenos for a spicy kick
Pro Tips To Make The Best Bombay Sandwiches!
- Preferably use white bread for this recipe. Feel free to use any soft bread for this recipe, but white bread is the most preferred
- Thinly slice the veggies so they can be neatly layered
- Use only ripe but firm tomatoes
- Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt and chaat masala for enhanced flavors
- If the sides of the bread are stiff or if you prefer not to have them, feel free to cut and discard them
- How to pack for a picnic - To avoid getting the sandwiches too soggy, pack sliced cucumbers and tomatoes separately and layer them on when you are ready to eat
Chutney Sandwich Variations
The beauty of this sandwich recipe is that, with a slight change in the ingredients, it can be adapted to many delish and fun versions.
- Hi-tea cucumber sandwiches - place thinly sliced crisp cucumbers between slices of bread laced with fresh green chutney
- Grilled vegetable sandwiches - follow the Bombay Sandwich recipe and simply grill it to a toasty brown
- Tri-color sandwiches - layer one slice of bread with the green mint-cilantro chutney. Layer the other side with ketchup. Place a slice of American cheese and voila! You have a kid's favorite sandwich that makes for an awesome school lunch
- Simple chutney sandwiches - a great vegan option and can be an excellent choice for picnics or road trips with simply the green chutney spread between sliced bread
How To Assemble The Chutney Sandwich
- Apply up to 1 tablespoon of chutney (more or less depending on the spice level on one side of the bread.
- Take one slice and start layering veggies over the chutney side. Start with steamed veggies that do not release too much water like potatoes/beets as it will help the bread from getting soggy. Then layer over cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Layer onions/bell peppers making sure you have a nice flat layer of veggies. Sprinkle with chat masala or salt & pepper (optional).
- Finally, place the second slice of bread chutney side down over the veggies. Cut the sandwich in half lengthwise or diagonally and serve immediately.
Optional Veggie Toppings
As the name suggests, this is a truly enjoyable sandwich loaded with vegetables, so here are a few other vegetables to add to this recipe:
- sweet onion halved & thinly sliced
- red or green pepper halved & thinly sliced
- avocado, thinly sliced
- beet, steamed & thinly sliced
- Pickled Onions
So go ahead, and try this amazing recipe today!
Favorite Indian Drinks to Pair with Sandwiches
Here are some of our favorite drinks that pair well with the chutney sandwiches:
- Ginger Chai - Indian tea with fresh ginger
- Mango Lassi – Cooling yogurt drink with mangoes
- Ginger Lemonade – Favorite homemade lemonade
- Watermelon Juice – Quick 5-minute recipe for a refreshing drink
- Rose Falooda – This drink and dessert recipe makes a delicious pairing with a veggie sandwich for a fun meal
More quick and easy vegetarian recipes
- Paneer Kathi Rolls - A must-try most popular recipe on the blog!
- Pav bhaji – Indian vegetarian sloppy Joe’s, this flavorful mix vegetable dish tastes best with buttered rolls
- Easy Vegetable Manchurian – Healthy-ish no fry version of the Indo-Chinese popular dish
- Hakka Noodles – Noodles stir-fried in loads of veggies in a soy, garlic sauce
Recipe
Bombay Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 sliced white bread or your favorite soft sliced bread
- ¼ cup green chutney
- 1 small cucumber persian
- 1 tomato ripe but firm, thinly sliced
- 1 small potato steamed
Optional veggies
- small onion halves & thinly sliced
- Small Red or green peppers halved and thinly sliced
- avocado thinly sliced
- small beet steamed & thinly sliced
Optional ingredients:
- Butter or neutral oil
- Ketchup
- Cheese
- Chat masala
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice cucumbers. You may choose to keep the peel on or partially peel. Peel the potato and thinly slice.
- Apply up to 1 tablespoon of chutney (more or less depending on the spice level on one side of the bread.
- Take one sliced and start layering veggies over the chutney side. Start with steamed veggies that do not release too much water like potatoes/beets as it will help the bread from getting soggy. Then layer over cucumbers and tomatoes. Finally layer onions/bell peppers making sure you have a nice flat layer of veggies.
- Sprinkle with chat masala or salt & pepper (optional). Finally place the second slice of bread chutney side down over the veggies. Cut the sandwich in half lengthwise or diagonally and serve immediately.
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Suzanne Anderson says
I've printed a copy of the recipe....I can't wait to make it, I'm getting hungry just looking at the pictures!
claudia says
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Archana says
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Darci says
This was fantastic! I made it on lavash bread with a thin spread of cream cheese and a sprinkle of curry powder and salt and grilled the whole thing- cest magnifique!