Make it at home
How to make Bombay Masala Sandwich at home.
Bombay Masala Sandwich takes 30 minutes and serves 2 (2 sandwiches). This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Time
30 minutes
Serves
2 (2 sandwiches)
Skill
Easy
Method
Grill or toast
What you need
Quantities serve 2 (2 sandwiches). A sandwich toaster or a heavy pan both work.
- 4 slices soft bread and soft butter
- 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, salt
- 2 tbsp green chutney
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- Chaat masala for sprinkling
Step by step
Keep the vegetable slices thin so the sandwich closes and grills evenly.
Season the potato
Mix the mashed potato with the chilli powder, cumin, chaat masala and salt.
Butter the bread
Butter one side of each slice. On the other sides, spread green chutney.
Layer
Spread the potato on two slices, then layer tomato, cucumber and onion over it. Sprinkle with chaat masala.
Close
Top with the other slices, buttered side out, and press down gently.
Grill
Toast in a sandwich maker or a heavy pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing lightly, until golden.
Serve
Cut into triangles and serve with ketchup or extra chutney.
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Tips for a better result
Dry layers keep it crisp.
- Pat the tomato slices dry so they do not make the bread soggy.
- Spread butter right to the edges for an even toast.
- Grill on medium heat so the middle warms without burning the outside.
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Mistakes to avoid
Common problems:
- Too much filling, which squeezes out when pressed.
- Wet vegetables that soften the bread.
- High heat that burns the bread before it warms the potato.
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Shopping for it in Canada
This is an easy one.
- Bread: soft white or brown sandwich bread works best.
- Green chutney: jars from Indian grocers, or blend coriander, mint, green chilli and lemon.
- Chaat masala: from Indian grocers.
- Sandwich maker: a heavy skillet pressed down with a plate is a fine substitute.
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Or let us make it
A good sandwich depends on a hot grill and fresh chutney, and it is best straight from the press. Bombay Masala is $12.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Bombay Masala Sandwich take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish for 2 (2 sandwiches).
Can I make Bombay Masala Sandwich ahead of time?
Prepare the potato and chutney a day ahead. Assemble and grill just before eating.
Can I use a regular toaster?
Not for the filled sandwich. Use a sandwich maker, a panini press or a heavy pan.
What do I serve with Bombay Masala Sandwich?
A cup of chai, a side of fries and a cold drink.
Where can I order Bombay Masala Sandwich in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Bombay Masala is $12.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.