Bombay Sandwiches

Bombay sandwiches are inspired by Indian street stalls where bold flavors and simple ingredients come together fast. This version keeps things approachable while staying true to that vibrant, savory bite.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 Cups cilantro (fresh)
• 3 Tablespoons peanuts (toasted)
• 3 Tablespoons water
• 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Teaspoon cumin powder
• 3 Cloves garlic
• 2 green chilies (or to taste)
• white bread (or bread of choice, sliced)
• cheddar cheese (sliced)
• unsalted butter (as needed)
• 2 or 3 potatoes (medium, boiled, peeled and sliced)
• chat masala
• tomatoes (thinly sliced)
• red onion (thinly sliced)
• red bell pepper (diced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Cook the Potatoes ---
2. 2Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender
3. 3Drain, peel and slice. Set aside.
4. 4--- Make the Chutney ---
5. 5add: To a blender, add cilantro, peanuts, water, lemon juice, cumin powder, garlic and green chilies.
6. 6Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency.
7. 7--- Assemble the Bombay Sandwiches ---
8. 8Place the white bread slices on a clean work surface.
9. 9Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
10. 10Layer with cheddar cheese slices, then spread a generous layer of chutney over the cheese, followed by a layer of sliced potatoes.
11. 11Sprinkle chat masala evenly.
12. 12Top with tomato slices, onion slices and diced red bell pepper.
13. 13Sprinkle a little more chat masala.
14. 14Cover with another slice of white bread.
15. 15Grill the sandwich in a panini press or sandwich maker or in a cast iron pan until both sides are golden and crisp.
16. 16Serve immediately while warm.