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Classic Bombay Sandwich

Classic Bombay Sandwich (Indian Style Club Sandwich)

Classic Bombay Sandwich is one of the most loved Indian street food sandwiches, known for its fresh vegetable layers, spicy green chutney, soft bread, and flavorful toppings. This delicious sandwich is popular in Mumbai and is often served by street vendors with a generous sprinkle of chaat masala, grated cheese, and crunchy nylon sev. It is simple to make at home and tastes just like the famous roadside version.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Entree, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 packet Brown or White Sandwich Bread
  • 2 to 3 medium Boiled Potatoes
  • 1 to 2 medium Boiled Beetroot
  • 1 to 2 medium Onion
  • 1 to 2 Cucumber
  • 1 to 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 Bell Pepper or Capsicum optional
For Sandwich Chutney
  • 1 to 2 cups Coriander Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Mint Leaves
  • 1 inch Ginger chopped
  • 2 to 3 Green Chilis
  • 1-2 Bread Slice
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Black Salt
  • Pinch of Hing
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 3 to 4 Ice Cubes
  • 1/4 cup Chilled Water
Other Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese mozzarella or Amul
  • 1/2 cup Nylon Sev optional
  • 1 to 2 tbsp Chaat Masala

Method
 

Prepare Sandwich Chutney
  1. Add Mint Leaves, Coriander Leaves, Ginger, Green Chilis, Chaat Masala, Black Salt, Hing, Salt, Bread Slice pieces, Lime Juice, Ice Cubes, and Chilled Water to a blender jar.
  2. Blend everything until smooth and thick. The chutney should be spreadable and not too watery.
  3. Transfer the chutney to a bowl. Your fresh Bombay sandwich chutney is ready.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. Peel the Boiled Potatoes and Boiled Beetroot.
  2. Peel Onion and Cucumber if needed. Wash Tomatoes and Bell Pepper.
  3. Thinly slice Potatoes, Beetroot, Onion, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Bell Pepper. Arrange all the sliced vegetables on a large plate for easy assembly.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Take 3 Bread Slices for each sandwich. Trim the edges if preferred.
  2. Spread Melted Butter evenly on one side of all bread slices.
  3. Apply Green Chutney on 2 bread slices and Tomato Ketchup on 1 bread slice over the buttered side.
  4. On the first chutney bread slice, arrange slices of Potato, Cucumber, and Beetroot. Sprinkle Chaat Masala on top.
  5. Place the ketchup bread slice over it with the ketchup side facing up.
  6. Now layer Onion, Tomato, and Bell Pepper slices on top. Add Shredded Cheese and sprinkle a little more Chaat Masala.
  7. Cover with the second chutney bread slice with the chutney side facing down.
  8. At this stage, your Classic Bombay Sandwich is ready to serve as a plain sandwich without grilling. Cut into triangle or rectangle pieces, top with extra Cheese, Chaat Masala, and Nylon Sev if desired, and serve with Green Chutney and Tomato Ketchup.
For Grilled Bombay Sandwich
  1. If you prefer the grilled version, apply a little Butter on the outer surface of the prepared sandwich.
  2. Heat a griller or tawa on medium flame and grease lightly with Butter.
  3. Place the sandwich and grill both sides until golden brown, crisp, and lightly toasted.
  4. Remove, cut into pieces, and top with extra Shredded Cheese, Chaat Masala, and Nylon Sev if desired.
  5. Serve hot with Green Chutney and Tomato Ketchup.

Notes

  • Always slice vegetables thinly for the best texture and easy layering.
  • Use chilled water and ice cubes while making chutney to keep the bright green color fresh.
  • Do not make the chutney too thin, otherwise the bread may become soggy.
  • Brown bread or white bread both work well, choose according to your preference.
  • Adding Nylon Sev and extra Cheese on top gives the perfect Mumbai street style taste.
  • You can prepare the chutney in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  • Both plain and grilled versions are delicious, so serve based on your personal preference.