Street-Style Bombay Masala SandwichVeg
Bring the iconic flavors of Mumbai streets to your kitchen with this authentic Bombay Grilled Sandwich. This recipe features layers of fresh vegetables, including boiled potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, seasoned with a special homemade masala powder and vibrant mint-coriander chutney. Griddled with generous butter for a crunchy, golden crust and finished with melted cheese, this sandwich is the perfect savory treat for breakfast or an evening snack.
Ingredients
Special Masala Powder:
3 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
A few Cloves
1 tsp Peppercorns
2 piece Cinnamon
1 tsp Dry Mango Powder
1 tsp Black Salt
Mint and Coriander Chutney:
1 handful Mint Leaves
1 bowl Coriander Leaves (chopped)
3 piece Green Chilli
1 piece Ginger (chopped)
1 piece Lemon
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Water
Sandwich Assembly:
3 slice Bread
as needed Butter
sliced Potato (boiled)
sliced Onion
sliced Tomato
sliced Cucumber
as needed Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Special Masala Powder
1
In a pan, dry roast 3 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, a few cloves, 1 tsp whole peppercorns, and 2 thin strips of cinnamon for 2-3 minutes.
2
Once cooled, add 1 tsp amchur powder and 1/2 tsp black salt.
3
Grind the mixture into a fine powder and set aside.
Step 2— Prepare the Mint and Coriander Chutney
1
Blend a handful of mint leaves, 1/2 bowl of coriander leaves, 3 green chilies, a chopped piece of ginger, 1/2 lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp black salt.
2
Add about 1 tsp of water to help with grinding until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Step 3— Assemble the Sandwich
1
Take 3 slices of white bread.
2
Spread a generous layer of butter followed by the mint-coriander chutney on each slice.
3
Layer the first slice with boiled potato slices and sprinkle with the prepared masala powder.
4
Add a layer of fresh onion slices and sprinkle more masala powder.
5
Place the second slice on top, spread more butter/chutney, then add fresh tomato slices and fresh cucumber slices, sprinkling each with the masala powder.
6
Add a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese on top and cover with the final slice of bread.
Step 4— Grill the Sandwich
1
Heat a grill pan and add a generous amount of butter.
2
Place the sandwich on the pan and brush the top and sides with more butter.
3
Grill until the bottom is golden brown, then flip to grill the other side until crispy and perfectly toasted.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per recipe
