Bombay Sandwich Masala

5 Tips on Spotting a Good Bombay Sandwich

Bombay sandwich … one of the most memorable foods you must have had if you went to college in Mumbai. Whether it be opposite the smoker’s gully your college gang hung out in or by the bay in Bandstand, the Bombay sandwich is truly an iconic piece of the city’s gastronomy. 

Bombay Sandwich– what makes it so special?
Bombay sandwich masala is a unique key component of the food that forms our memories of the city. The Bombay sandwich masala is a mixture of several spices such as coriander, cloves, cinnamon and a lot more. The recipe is something that makes each thela-owner stand out. 

Bombay sandwich masala and bombay sandwich both get their name from the British name for the capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai: Bombay. The name was changed to Mumbai in 1995, but some staunch residents still refer to the city by their age-old familiar name of Bombay. 

Bombay sandwich has a tangy-but-savoury unique element to it that isn’t very commonly found in most chutneys– and the best ones will have their unique twist. 

Bombay sandwich masala recipe at home – is it possible?
There are many reasons why you would want to make this delicious Bombay sandwich masala at home rather than eat it at one of your typical thelas. 

1. Hygiene 
   While yes, it is absolutely delicious and a very iconic part of school and college years, let’s admit that street food isn’t the most hygienic, especially when it comes to the rainy season! People fall sick to stomach flus, digestive issues and a host of other problems when eating from these street food stalls.
   
   
2. Health 
   Whether or not we can agree about the hygiene, you will definitely agree when we tell you street food isn’t really the healthiest. But if you’re thinking that it’s just a sandwich, it can’t really be that unhealthy– let me tell you the extra butter and oil added at the thelas adds about 150-200 calories easily to a meal!

Given these reasons, we can totally understand why any bombay sandwich enthusiast will be looking to make their own at home. 

Here is where we have the perfect solution for you: the only product in the market that is currently offering a ready solution at your fingertips so you can make your bombay sandwich chutney all the more easier. 

We offer a preservative-free chutney that comes in its own retort pouch. All you have to do is pour the ideal amount onto your sandwich and spread– and of course, refrigerate the packet afterwards! It lasts 2-4 weeks after being opened, and before being opened it’s good for a year. But trust me when I say that most households finish one packet a week, so the quantity is nothing to be worried about! 

You can access the product here. And, in addition, we have written a list of 5 tips on how to spot a good Bombay sandwich– and how to make one– here and here. 

Please try it, and leave a review if you do!