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June 14, 2022 12 Comments

Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, gf option)

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Bombay Grilled Sandwich is Indian street food made with chutney, butter, veggies, cheese, and chat masala.
Bombay Grilled Sandwich

I had my very first Bombay Sandwich in Mumbai. I was in Mumbai for a friend’s wedding and we went shopping at Friendship Boutique in Santa Cruz. 

There was a sandwich guy making the most delicious sandwiches outside the boutique. You know in India, you can shop and eat at the same time with no issues. Lol. Needless to say, I was in heaven because the food in India is pure heaven.

In any case, I had my first Bombay Sandwich in Santa Cruz and it was absolutely delicious. I had to open up the sandwich to dissect it and replicate it. 

Indian Street Food is pure comfort. A Bombay Grilled Sandwich is a must when it comes to street food. 

Bombay Grilled Sandwich

What is Bombay Grilled Sandwich?

A Bombay Grilled Sandwich – also known as Mumbai Sandwich is an Indian Sandwich that is especially popular in the streets of Mumbai.

This famous Indian Street Food is made with chutney, butter, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese, and chat masala. On occasion, I’ve also seen the addition of beets and green bell peppers on these sandwiches. 

Although the sandwich sounds basic, the combination of all the veggies, cheese, chutney, and butter is delectable. Trust me!

Ingredients for Bombay Grilled Sandwich

Bread: If you prefer a grilled sandwich, then use sourdough bread. If you prefer a sandwich that’s not grilled, then use soft white bread.

Veggies: Tomato, Onions, Cucumber, Potatoes.

Cheese: Any cheese that melts well will work in this recipe. I used white Mexican cheese, you can use Mexican cheese blend, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, or even Amul Cheese.

Chat Masala: You need chat masala or sandwich masala in this recipe. Both work.

Butter: Butter makes this sandwich so delicious. Definitely don’t skip.

Cilantro Chutney: A must-have. This is what makes the sandwich desi, in addition to chat masala.

Bombay Grilled Sandwich is:

Delicious
Satisfying
Classic Indian Sandwich
Indian Street Food
Vegetarian
Comfort Food
Vegan option (see notes)
Gluten-free option (see notes)

Bombay Grilled Sandwich

 

How to make Bombay Sandwich recipe step by step?

Prep

1. Boil 2 potatoes.
 
2. In the meantime, make the Cilantro Chutney.
 
3. Peel the potatoes. Thinly slice the potatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes.
 
Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, vegan option, gf option)

Assemble

1. Take 2 slices of sourdough bread (white bread works too). Spread a generous amount of butter on each slice of bread.
 
2. Top with a layer of chutney.
 
3. Top one slice of bread with potatoes followed by chat masala.
 
4. Now top with tomatoes.
 
5. A generous amount of cheese and chat masala.
 
6. Add sliced cucumbers.
 
7. Top with onion and more chat masala.
 
8. Close sandwich.
 

Grill

1. Heat up a grilled castiron skillet for 5 minutes on low heat.
 
2. Once hot place the sandwich on the skillet. Spread butter on top or spray a little avocado oil. Cook for 5 minutes on one side.
 
3. Flip. Spread butter on top or spray a little avocado oil on this side. Cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
 
4. Flip again. Cook for 3 minutes.
 
5. Slice the sandwich in half.
 
 

Tips on making Bombay Grilled Sandwich:

  • Make sure you boil the potatoes. You can microwave the potatoes, but boiling them tastes better.
  • Thinly slice the potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  • You can use either chat masala or sandwich masala in this recipe.
  • You do need a generous amount of butter when making a Bombay Sandwich.
  • Be sure to use either sourdough bread or a classic white sandwich bread for this recipe.
  • Grill each side of the sandwich for 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Cut sandwich into fours. Serve with ketchup or red chili sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make this recipe vegan, gluten-free?

YES! 

for vegan: Replace the butter and cheese with vegan butter and vegan cheese. Alternatively, you may skip the cheese completely and use oil in place of butter.

for gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread instead of regular sourdough bread. 

2. Grilled Bombay Sandwich vs. No Grill

I like to grill my Bombay Sandwich, however you have the option to not grill the sandwich. If you choose not to grill it, for the best results make sure you use a soft white bread instead of sourdough

3. What other veggies can I add to this Indian Vegetarian Sandwich?

To make Bombay Sandwich even heartier, you can add sliced beets and sliced green peppers – I’ve had both variations.

4, Do I need to use Sandwich Masala for this sandwich?

Instead of Sandwich Masala, I just use Chat Masala which is quite similar. You can certainly buy Sandwich Masala from the Desi Store – I’ve seen it numerous times.

Bombay Grilled Sandwich

 

More Sandwich Recipes!

  • Spinach Chutney Cheese Toastie
  • Masala Corn Spinach Toastie
  • Tomato Onion Pepper Cheese Toastie
  • Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread
  • Tea Party Sandwiches (Indian-inspired)

 

Pin & Enjoy!

 

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Bombay Grilled Sandwich

Bombay Grilled Sandwich is Indian street food made with chutney, butter, veggies, cheese, and chat masala.
4.91 from 11 votes
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian, Vegan option, Gluten-free option
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 544kcal
Author: Nisha

Equipment

Lodge Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 12 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp butter, per sandwich more if needed
  • spoonfuls cilantro chutney 4 tsp per sandwich
  • 2 russet potatoes boiled & thinly sliced
  • 2 plum tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Mexican white cheese 1/3 cup per sandwich
  • to taste chat masala
  • Chat masala

Instructions

Prep

  • Boil 2 potatoes.
  • In the meantime, make the Cilantro Chutney.
  • Peel the potatoes. Thinly slice the potatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes.

Assemble

  • Take 2 slices of sourdough bread (white bread works too). Spread a generous amount of butter on each slice of bread.
  • Top with a layer of chutney.
  • Top one slice of bread with potatoes followed by chat masala.
  • Now top with tomatoes.
  • A generous amount of cheese and chat masala.
  • Add sliced cucumbers.
  • Top with onion and more chat masala.
  • Close sandwich.

Grill

  • Heat up a grilled castiorn skillet for 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Once hot place the sandwich on the skillet.
  • Spread butter on top or spray a little avocado oil. Cook for 5 minutes on one side.
  • Flip. Spread butter on top or spray a little avocado oil on this side. Cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
  • Flip again. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Slice sandwich in half.

Notes

for vegan: Replace the butter and cheese with vegan butter and vegan cheese. Alternatively, you may skip the cheese completely and use oil in place of butter.
for gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread instead of regular sourdough bread. 

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Sheenam says

    June 12, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    5 stars
    Such a perfection. Tried it and loved it so much and now hooked up with it and have been eating daily for past 3 days. ❤️🥰

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      June 16, 2021 at 11:43 PM

      Awww that makes me so happy to hear. THank you so much for your comment. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Pree says

    July 13, 2021 at 5:16 PM

    5 stars
    Amazing!

    Reply
  3. Ashwini says

    September 26, 2021 at 1:09 AM

    5 stars
    LIPSMACKING & DELISHIOUS!

    A perfect grilled sandwich recipe that you must try. My husband and I loved it and it’s definitely going to be go to sandwich recipe in my kitchen! It is tasty and so easy to make. I am already planning to invite my friends over and having a sandwich party soon 😁 Thanks Nisha for this recipe! My heart is so happy today❤️

    Reply
  4. Shweta says

    October 6, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    5 stars
    Needed a quick bite! Made this, and wowww mind blown! It is so simple, but yet so flavorful!! Longest part is boiling the potatoes, but absolutely worth it! 🥰

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    October 10, 2021 at 6:03 PM

    5 stars
    So simple to put together especially if you use have frozen cilantro chutney ready to use. The sourdough bread makes a lot of difference in the recipe. We already had this for two meals in the day.

    Reply
  6. Anu says

    January 20, 2022 at 10:17 AM

    5 stars
    This recipe was AMAZING and so easy to put together! I even opted out of the butter and potato for a healthier option and to save time on a quick work day lunch, and it tasted great; so, I can only imagine how yummy it must be with all the fixens 🙂 Will definitely be making this again for lunch!

    Reply
  7. Iva says

    February 12, 2022 at 8:57 PM

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Sandwiches turned out amazing!

    Reply
  8. Christina says

    March 2, 2022 at 11:35 AM

    5 stars
    This sandwich is delicous! Can you do more vegetarian sandwich recipes?

    Reply
  9. Sejal says

    April 24, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    5 stars
    This sandwich was Amazing!! It was so simple and perfect for a weekday dinner! I made mine extra cheesy. This has a officially made it to our meal rotation!

    Reply
  10. Sandhia says

    June 28, 2022 at 5:25 PM

    Hi When you say white Mexican cheese which one ?

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      June 28, 2022 at 11:03 PM

      If you go to any grocery store, you will see shredded Mexican cheese. It’s a combination of cheddar, colby, and jack cheese. If you can’t find Mexican cheese, white cheddar will work or you can use pepper jack cheese. Hope that helps.

      Reply

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