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Classic Bombay Sandwich

Classic Bombay Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium boiled potatoes
  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 tbsp green chutney
  • 4 tsp tamarind chutney or ketchup
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 boiled beetroot, sliced (optional)
  • 4 slices cheese
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • Extra salt

Method
 

  1. Roughly mash the boiled potatoes, leaving some small lumps. Heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 30 seconds. Stir in turmeric and red chili powder, then add the potatoes and salt. Mix well for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered-side down, spread 1 tbsp green chutney on the dry side, then layer with potato filling, cucumber, tomato, onion, beetroot, a sprinkle of chaat masala and salt, a cheese slice, and 1 tsp tamarind chutney. Close with the remaining bread, buttered-side up.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches buttered-side down and toast 3–4 minutes until deep golden. Flip carefully and toast the second side for another 3 minutes.
  4. Slice diagonally into triangles and serve hot with extra chutney and ketchup.

Notes

If tamarind chutney is unavailable, mix 2 tablespoons of ketchup with a generous pinch of chaat masala. You can assemble the sandwiches a few hours ahead and refrigerate them, covered, then toast just before serving.