Bombay sandwich

'' used to toast a sandwich over a flame The Bombay sandwich is a vegetarian sandwich consisting of two or three slices of white bread with their crusts cut off, spread with butter and a green chutney, and filled with boiled potatoes and raw vegetables. The sandwich uses vegetables such as onion slices, cucumbers, tomatoes, capsicums, and beetroot, and it is seasoned with salt and chaat masala or mango powder, or with a proprietary blend of spices. or cold. Many variations of the Bombay sandwich exist, Upscale versions of the Bombay sandwiches use ingredients such as imported cheese, sliced meat, avocado, or Schezwan chutney, while sweet versions use chocolate or Nutella. Chef Meera Sodha adapted the Bombay sandwich into a recipe called Bombay rolls, replacing the bread with puff pastry. == History ==

The Bombay sandwich was invented in Mumbai—then called Bombay—following the introduction of the British sandwich during British colonial rule. though it is not known exactly when it was invented. The Bombay sandwich was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Food writer Vir Sanghvi states that it was the first Indian sandwich to achieve popularity and that its reliance on mass-produced ingredients is similar to other Mumbai street foods that became popular around this time, such as vada pav. == Consumption ==

The Bombay sandwich is primarily a street food, eaten as a snack or light meal. It is available in every part of Mumbai. It is popular among college students and office workers, and many vendors attract long lines. It is also served at restaurants. Charukesi Ramadurai of BBC News attributes the dish's popularity to its unique texture and flavour combination. It is served by some restaurants in the United Kingdom and the United States. ==See also==