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Bombay Grilled Sandwich

Bombay sandwich, a crispy , hearty sandwich with the special green chutney and sliced vegetables topped with chaat masala.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ramyaa Narayanan

Ingredients

  • 1 packet buttermilk bread use regular bread for vegan version
  • 2 to matoes cut round
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 large English cucumber
  • Butter or oil for grilling optional
  • Salt and pepper

Green chutney:

  • 1 Cup Cilantro
  • 1/2 Cup Mint Leaves
  • 2 green chili or small piece of jalapeno
  • 3 Tbsp fresh/frozen grated Coconut
  • 2 Tbs Roasted gram dal
  • Juice of 1/2 lime /lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed to blend

Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients listed for green chutney in a blender. Do not add to much water as this chutney should have a bit thinker consistency.
  • Slice all the veggies for a sandwich and get it ready.

For No-Grilled Version

  • If you plan to make the non-grilled version, cut the crust of the bread and apply little butter on both sides.
  • Now apply generous portion of green chutney on both slices of bread.
  • Quickly layer the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and avocados on the bread and sprinkle little salt and pepper and top it with the second slice of bread to make a sandwich.

For grilled version

  • Alternatively to make grilled sandwiches toast the bread with little oil or butter til its lightly toasted on both sides
  • Then remove from pan and add the generous portion of green chutney on both slices of bread.
  • Layer the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and avocados on the bread and sprinkle little salt and pepper and top it with the second slice of bread to make a sandwich.
  • Apply little weight on top and allow the sandwich to cook on both sides.
  • 10. Or you can also layer the sandwich and then toast it in the Panini press or similarly until the sandwich is is golden brown

Notes

  1. Add any vegetable of choice. If you plan to add potato, beetroot and likes cook it before slicing it and adding it to the sandwich.
  2. Cheese can also be added on top before grilling it adds flavor
  3. Add chaat masala if you like to bring the chaat aspect