Bread slices buttered and flavored with garlicky coriander chutney, decked with a lot of vegetables and grilled to perfection makes Bombay Grilled Sandwich. If you ask me, it is a very basic grilled veg sandwich. I do not understand why is it called the Bombay Grilled Sandwich? There is nothing so provincial about this sandwich. Anyways, it is said to be sold by the street vendors in Mumbai. Still, I am not much convinced. This is a very easy and simple sandwich recipe. It is pretty much customizable too. To can add or omit the veggies as per your liking or availability. I have used boiled potatoes, sliced onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc to make this Bombay Grilled Sandwich. For the spices, as such the sandwich masala is used. However, I do not like it much because of its tanginess. If you like a tangy kick in your sandwich, you can add the sandwich masala. I have flavored these sandwiches with some black pepper powder and roasted cumin seeds powder.
Bread: Typically large triangular bread is used to make the Bombay Grilled Sandwich. However, such bread is not easily available. Therefore you can use the bread of your choice. I have used regular sandwich bread to make this sandwich.
Vegetables: Boiled potatoes, kind of, form the base for these sandwiches. Capsicum adds a great flavor to it. Onions add a nice bite to the sandwich. Tomatoes and cucumber add a lot of freshness to these sandwiches. You can also add in beetroot if you like the same.
Spreads and spices: The bread slices are buttered and thereafter green chutney is applied to these. Well, this is not any ordinary or regular green chutney. Technically, it has a hint of garlic and perfect consistency and smoothness. Here is the recipe for the green chutney that is perfect for these sandwiches. As already mentioned, sandwich masala can be used to pep up the sandwiches. However, I have used salt, black pepper powder, and roasted cumin seeds powder.
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Do not let it cool down or it will become absolutely soggy. So serve these hot for breakfast on the weekdays.
PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
12 bread slices
6 tbsp of butter at room temperature
6 tbsp green chutney
1 cucumber, sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 medium sized potatoes, boiled, peeled and sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
Salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper (kali mirchi) powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (bhuna jeera) powder
1. This recipe makes 8 sandwiches.
2. Apply butter on the slices.
3. Next, apply green chutney.
4. Place one slice, butter side up, add 4 potato slices, and a couple of capsicum slices and a couple of onion slices.
5. Place second buttered slice downward on it.
6. Put 4 cucumber slices and a couple of tomato slices on it.
7. Put the third buttered slice, downward on this.
8. Heat a grilling pan or pre-heat an electric griller.
9. Cook the sandwich till crisp from both sides.
Tip: Do not put oil or butter while grilling. It makes the sandwich messy and it turns soggy pretty soon.
10. Cut diagonally into two. Serve hot. Bon appetite.
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