The Classic Mumbai Street Sandwich, Upgraded with More Protein
Why You’ll Love This High-Protein Bombay Sandwich
- Classic Mumbai street-style flavours
- Upgraded with 1 scoop of Prolicious UP It!
- Made with multigrain bread
- Loaded with colourful vegetables
- Vegetarian and easy to customise
- Great for breakfast, evening snacks or lunchboxes
- Quick to prepare in around 20 minutes
- A delicious way to add plant-based protein to an everyday meal
The traditional Bombay sandwich typically combines bread with boiled potatoes, beetroot, cucumber, tomato, onion, green chutney and sandwich masala. Multigrain bread can be used in place of white bread, making it easy to adapt the classic recipe to an everyday home meal.
What Makes This Bombay Sandwich High in Protein?
The star of this recipe is Prolicious UP It!
UP It! is a versatile plant-based protein enhancer made with whole moong flour and low-fat peanut flour. Just one scoop can be mixed into everyday foods without dramatically changing the way you cook them.
Here, instead of creating a separate protein filling, we simply mix 1 scoop of UP It! into the spiced potato mixture.
This is a practical way to upgrade a familiar Indian recipe. You still get the comforting texture and flavour of the potato filling, while adding plant-based protein and fibre to the meal.
And that is the idea behind UP It!: make everyday food work harder for your nutrition goals without making it complicated.
Recipe Card
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Nutrition profile-
|
NUTRIENT |
UP IT |
REGULAR |
|
PROTEIN |
22 |
6 |
|
FIBER |
13 |
4 |
|
CARBOHYDRATE |
46 |
54 |
|
FAT |
7.7 |
16 |
|
ENERGY |
396 |
414 |
Ingredients
For the Potato Filling:
- Boiled potatoes – 2 medium
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 5–6
- Green chilli – 1, finely chopped
- Haldi (turmeric powder) – ¼ tsp
- Salt – as per taste
- Prolicious UP It – 1 scoop
For the Sandwich:
- Multigrain bread – 4 slices
- Green chutney – 2 tbsp
- Tomato – 1, sliced
- Onion – 1, sliced
- Cucumber – ½, sliced
- Black pepper – as per taste
Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare the Potato Filling
Heat oil in a pan.
Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
Add salt, green chilli and haldi. Mix well.
Add the boiled potatoes and mash them gently.
Add 1 scoop of Prolicious UP It and mix everything well until combined.
Cook for a few minutes, then switch off the flame.
Step 2: Assemble the Sandwich
Take two slices of multigrain bread.
Apply green chutney on one slice.
Spread the prepared potato and UP It filling evenly.
Add sliced tomato, onion and cucumber.
Sprinkle some black pepper for extra flavour.
Place the second bread slice on top and gently press.
Cut the sandwich into halves and enjoy your delicious high-protein aloo sandwich!
Why This Recipe Feels More Balanced
A classic sandwich can sometimes become heavily centred around bread and potato. This version takes a slightly different approach.
You still get the carbohydrates that make the sandwich satisfying, but the meal also includes UP It! for plant-based protein, vegetables for fibre and micronutrients, and multigrain bread as the base.
The vegetables also bring different textures to every bite. Creamy potato, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, crunchy onion and earthy beetroot come together with spicy chutney and tangy sandwich masala.
It is a good reminder that upgrading your nutrition does not mean giving up the foods you love.
Sometimes, it can simply mean adding one smart ingredient to a familiar recipe.
Tips to Make the Perfect Bombay Sandwich
Keep the Chutney Thick
A thick green chutney works better than a watery one. Too much moisture can make the multigrain bread soggy.
Don't Skip the Sandwich Masala
The vegetables are relatively mild, while the sandwich masala brings the salty, tangy and spicy notes that tie everything together.
Make It Crisp
For a toasted version, place the assembled sandwich on a hot pan and toast both sides until golden and crisp. You can use a little butter or plant-based butter for extra flavour.
Add More Vegetables
Want to make it even more colourful? Add capsicum, grated carrot or cabbage to the sandwich.
Make It More Filling
For an even more substantial meal, serve the sandwich with a bowl of curd or a side of sprouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use whole wheat bread instead of multigrain bread?
Yes. Whole wheat bread works well too. Multigrain bread adds a slightly different texture and makes the sandwich a wholesome everyday option.
Can I add UP It! directly to the potato mixture?
Yes. For this recipe, simply add 1 scoop of UP It! to the mashed potato mixture and combine thoroughly with the spices.
Will UP It! change the taste of the sandwich?
The seasoned potato mixture, green chutney and sandwich masala provide plenty of flavour. Mixing UP It! thoroughly into the filling helps it blend naturally into the recipe.
Can I make this sandwich without beetroot?
Absolutely. Beetroot is traditionally used in many Bombay sandwich versions, but you can skip it or replace it with another vegetable such as capsicum or carrot.
Can I toast the sandwich?
Yes. A toasted Bombay sandwich gives you a crisp exterior while keeping the spiced potato and vegetable filling soft inside.
Smart Takeaway
Healthy eating does not have to mean replacing every food you love.
The Bombay sandwich is already a delicious combination of bread, vegetables, chutney and spiced potato. With a few simple changes, you can make it work better for your everyday nutrition.
Multigrain bread adds a wholesome base. Fresh vegetables bring colour, crunch and fibre. And 1 scoop of Prolicious UP It! upgrades the familiar potato filling with plant-based protein.
The best part?
It still tastes like the Bombay sandwich you know and love.
So the next time you are craving Mumbai street food, skip the takeaway and make your own High-Protein Bombay Sandwich with UP It!
Classic street-style flavour. Everyday ingredients. A smarter protein upgrade.
Food love, one sandwich at a time.