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Grilled vegetable sandwich stacked in halves, filled with tomato, beet, cucumber, and onion, served with green chutney and ketchup in small bowls.
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Authentic Bombay Sandwich (Grilled or Classic)

A real Bombay sandwich, the way it's made at Sandwizza in Santacruz: beetroot, potato, cucumber, tomato, and sandwich masala layered with spicy green chutney. Plus the grilled version with melted cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 467kcal

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread For the grilled version, sourdough bread works well too!
  • ¼ cup green chutney
  • 1 Persian cucumber or half English cucumber
  • 1 tomato ripe but firm
  • 1 small potato russet or red, steamed
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small beet steamed

Optional veggies

  • small green pepper halved and thinly sliced

Other ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mild cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoons sandwich masala or chaat masala

Instructions

  • Peel and thinly slice the cucumber (keep the peel on or partially peel, your choice). Peel and thinly slice the potato. Peel and thinly slice the beet, keeping it separate from the other vegetables so it doesn't stain them.
  • Remove the crusts from the bread slices, or keep them on if you prefer.
  • Generously spread green chutney on top of one slice. For a more authentic taste, lightly spread butter before the chutney.
  • Repeat on the second slice, or spread ketchup instead. Line with the sliced cucumbers.
  • Layer over the sliced potatoes and sprinkle with sandwich masala or chaat masala.
  • Layer thinly sliced red onions and add a layer of tomato slices.
  • Layer the sliced beet and sprinkle with more sandwich masala or chaat masala.
  • Top with the second slice of bread, chutney side down. Grill the sandwich, or cut it in half and serve right away.

For the Grilled Version

  • For extra richness, sprinkle a handful of grated cheese over the vegetables before closing the sandwich. Butter the outside of both bread slices.
  • Heat a grill pan (or regular skillet) over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and press down gently with a spatula. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp, with visible grill marks if using a ridged pan. Cut and serve hot.

Notes

 Sandwich masala can be found at most Indian grocery stores; chaat masala works as a substitute.
For a picnic, pack the cucumber and tomato separately and layer them just before serving to keep the bread from getting soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1836IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3mg
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