Looking to upgrade your sandwich game? This Pav Bhaji Toast Sandwich is an absolute must-try! Inspired by the legendary Mumbai street food, this recipe brings the magic of pav bhaji into a crunchy, cheesy toast sandwich. Loaded with flavorful veggies, spicy chutneys, and that classic buttery street-style toast – it’s a full-on flavor bomb!
The best part? It’s made with a secret Pav Bhaji-style filling that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or anytime you want a comforting yet exciting meal.
Let’s dive into the step-by-step recipe.
🧄 First: Make the Chutneys
1. Green Sandwich Chutney
This chutney brings a vibrant, tangy punch that pairs perfectly with the filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- 10 curry leaves
- 10–12 green chillies (adjust to taste)
- 10–15 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp chaat masala or sandwich masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 slice of bread (for binding)
- 1–2 ice cubes (to retain green color)
- Splash of water
Method:
Grind everything into a smooth paste. Your Mumbai-style sandwich chutney is ready!
2. Red Garlic Chutney
This is where the flavor explosion really begins.
Ingredients:
- 20 Kashmiri red chillies (soaked)
- 3 green chillies
- 1/4 cup garlic
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp black salt
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
- Water as needed
Method:
Blend everything into a fiery red chutney. Keep aside.
🥔 Now: Make the Pav Bhaji Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter + 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 capsicum (chopped)
- 1/3 cup boiled green peas
- 4 boiled potatoes (mashed)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 beetroot (grated)
- 1 tbsp pav bhaji masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp red garlic chutney (from above)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Chopped coriander
- Pinch of dry fenugreek (kasuri methi)
Method:
- Heat butter + oil. Add cumin seeds and onions. Sauté until soft.
- Add capsicum, peas, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in mashed potatoes, tomatoes, beetroot.
- Add all spices, chutney, and salt. Mix well.
- Mash everything using a masher, like making pav bhaji.
- Cook for 7–8 minutes until thick and flavorful.
- Add lemon juice and coriander. Done!
🥪 Assembling the Pav Bhaji Toast Sandwich
You’ll need:
- White sandwich bread (cut edges)
- Butter
- Green chutney
- Red garlic chutney
- Pav bhaji filling
- Tomato slices
- Capsicum rings
- Grated cheese (optional)
- Chaat masala
- Sev (optional)
Steps:
- Butter one side of the bread slices.
- Spread green chutney + red chutney.
- Add a generous layer of the pav bhaji filling.
- Top with tomato, capsicum, and cheese.
- Sprinkle chaat masala.
- Cover with another slice of bread.
- Toast in a sandwich toaster or on a pan until golden and crisp.
🍽️ Serve & Enjoy
Top with a little extra chutney, some sev for crunch, and serve hot with love. Whether you’re hosting friends or just craving something indulgent – this Pav Bhaji Toast Sandwich is a certified winner!
✅ Pro Tips:
- Add grated paneer for extra protein.
- Skip cheese to keep it lighter.
- Add more veggies like cauliflower or carrots for a healthy twist.
- Toast it on a grill pan if you don’t have a sandwich toaster.
