Vegan Bombay Cheese Sandwich with Chutney

An easy recipe for an Indian spiced vegan Bombay cheese sandwich with salad, chutney and a bit of crunch. You'll love it!

Crisps on a sandwich are not refined but they are so good.

You bite through the soft sandwich and all the layers and flavours, then finish with that crunch.

That was the inspiration for this vegan Bombay cheese sandwich with chutney.

If you like Indian flavours, I urge you to try it.

Jump to:

• 🥪 Famous masala sandwich
• 💭 Bombay Mix FAQ
• 🥪 What you need to make this Bombay sandwich recipe
• 🥣 Bombay sandwich chutney
• 🥣 Indian chutney
• 🥗 What to serve with your vegan Bombay cheese sandwich
• 💭 Storage
• ⭐ Hit the heart (NEW)
• 🍛 More vegan Indian recipes to try
• 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make vegan Bombay cheese sandwiches
• 📖 Recipe
• Comments

🥪 Famous masala sandwich

The most famous Bombay sandwich is a masala sandwich.

It's a bit different from my creation.

A masala sandwich is a popular fast food option sold by street vendors in India.

Mashed potato is mixed with spices, chutney, and sev.

Sev is a small crunchy noodle with Indian spices, a bit like a finer version of the Bombay mix I use in this sandwich.

Here's a recipe for sev, if you would like to make it at home

So the original sandwich does have the same soft filling, chutney, and crunch as my Bombay sandwich, but it is quite different.

💭 Bombay Mix FAQ

🥪 What you need to make this Bombay sandwich recipe

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this rather fabulous tribute to an Indian sandwich.

• Wholemeal bread - you could use a soft white bread if you prefer
• Vegan cheddar - we've been trying the new vegan Cathedral City cheddar this week and we're impressed with it
• Mayo - vegan of course
• Salad leaves - or crisp lettuce
• Mango chutney - mild or spicy (try making your own with this easy recipe for hot mango chutney)
• Bombay mix

Also, try vegan pepperoni cheese sandwiches and for another sandwich with a bit of spice, try these gochujang smashed chickpea sandwiches.

For more inspiration check out 101 Vegan Sandwiches - Back to School Kids Lunch boxes.

See the printable recipe card below for quantities, method and calories.

📖 Variations

Here are a few swaps and extras for your Bombay veg sandwich.

• Toast it - add it to a grill to toast the bread and melt the cheese
• Herbs - add fresh coriander (cilantro) to the mayo
• Carrots - add grated carrot to the cheese mix
• Red pepper - add finely sliced red pepper to the cheese mix
• Indian green chutney - add green Indian chutney or chilli garlic chutney instead of mango chutney

🥣 Bombay sandwich chutney

I use mango chutney in this, but you could use a British-style pickle instead if that is all you have or a tomato or onion chutney.

Not as authentic with Indian flavours, but it would still work.

Better still choose another type of Indian chutney.

🥣 Indian chutney

Chutney is often served with Indian snacks and sandwiches.

The most popular chutney to add to Indian sandwiches are chutneys made with fresh herbs like coriander and mint.

Try this green chutney made with mint and coriander (cilantro).

🥗 What to serve with your vegan Bombay cheese sandwich

Here are a few serving ideas for your Indian sandwich.

• Apple - sweet apple wedges
• Coronation slaw - a curried coleslaw
• Dill potato salad - the most delicious potato salad
• Salad- a dressed side salad
• Sweet potato fries - and a herby yoghurt dip

💭 Storage

This sandwich is best made fresh.

If you must make it the night before, skip the Bombay mix and add it just before you tuck in to your sandwich.

If you put the Bombay snack mix in ahead of time, it will lose it's crunch.

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🍛 More vegan Indian recipes to try

Here are a few more of my favourite Indian recipes and Indian-inspired recipes for you to try next.

1. Curried Coronation Coleslaw
2. Easy Aubergine Balti
3. Homemade Chapatis
4. Homestyle Potato & Cauliflower Curry
5. Indian Spiced Potato Cakes
6. Onion Bhaji Lunch Wrap
7. Spinach & Coconut Dhal
8. Spicy Onion Bhaji Sandwich with Curried Slaw
9. Sweetcorn Curry with Cashews
10. Tandoori Paste

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make vegan Bombay cheese sandwiches

Step-by-step photos. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe (with full ingredient list, calories and nutritional info).

Step 1

• Grate your cheese and add the mayo. No need to season as there are already a lot of strong flavours in this sandwich.
• Mix well.

Step 2

• Spread both slices of bread generously with mango chutney.
• Add a layer of the cheese mixture then top with salad leaves. You can add tomato and cucumber too if you like.

Step 3

• Top with a layer of Bombay mix (as little or as much as you like.
• Cut in half and serve.
• Enjoy!