Sandwiches are one of the most understated dishes from our culinary memories. From school dabbas, to hurried college breaks, in the many train rides across the city and on a gourmet restaurant’s menu, the sandwich has been with us through it all. With International Sandwich Day being celebrated tomorrow, we fondly celebrate Mumbai’s contribution to this universal snack — the classic Bombay sandwich.
A medley of fresh veggies on toast, slathered with butter and chutney, the Bombay sandwich has been the ultimate hunger saviour for us in more ways than one. City-based home chef Aaron D’Souza lists out an easy Bombay sandwich recipe for you to try at home. The Bombay sandwich .
4 slices of white bread (or whole wheat) . 1/2 cup of leftover potato bhaji . 1/4 cup of green chutney .
1/4 cup of sliced onions . 1/4 cup of sliced tomatoes . 1/4 cup of sliced beetroot .
1/4 cup of sliced capsicum . 1 tablespoon of butter . Salt and pepper to taste .
Chopped cilantro, cheese and sev for garnish . Ketchup Butter the bread slices on the outside and inside as well. Spread a layer of green chutney on the inside.
Then layer it with potato bhaji, onion, tomatoes, capsicum and beetroot. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining bread slices.
Toast it in a sandwich press. Once crisp add butter, cilantro and cheese. Cut into halves or quarters.
Serve immediately with a side of chutney and ketchup. You can also add bacon to give it your own twist. With an exhaustive sandwich men.