Potato Sandwich or Aloo Toast is an Indian street food that's flavorful and satisfying. Make this quick and easy vegan snack in just 20 minutes! It's not your average grill sandwich recipe. It's delicious and addictive!
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Bombay's famous Aloo Toast Sandwich
Aloo means potato in Hindi! This potato sandwich recipe is a treat to the taste buds! Aloo Toast Sandwich is a popular Indian street food not just in Bombay, but also in Hyderabad. I have grown up eating this delicious snack! It's mashed potatoes mixed with fragrant and earthy spices sandwiched between bread slices and toasted.
This Indian grilled sandwich has a crispy texture on the outside and the spiced potatoes bring in the softness. The addition of spicy green chutney and the sweet and tangy tomato ketchup makes this Indian-style masala sandwich recipe a flavor bomb! This recipe can be made in various ways depending on your preference for flavors and availability of ingredients.
This recipe has many names - Indian Potato Sandwich, Aloo Toast, Hyderabadi Toast, Aloo Masala Toast, Grilled Potato Sandwich, Indian Veg Masala Sandwich, Mashed Potato Sandwich, or Indian-style Potato Masala Toast are just some names associated with this recipe. It's time to up your sandwich game with this lip-smacking, delicious recipe!
Some more street-style Indian sandwich recipe ideas on the blog are Pudla Sandwich, Bombay-style Veg Sandwich, and Yogurt Sandwich! Another option is Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich. If you are looking for more recipes with potatoes, then check out these recipes - Instant Pot Aloo Bharta, French Loaf Vada Pav, Potato Hummus Waffles, Instant Potato Dosa, and South Indian Potato Stir-Fry.
Why make this
- It's vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free
- This Mumbai-style vegan sandwich recipe is very customizable
- It's simple, easy, and quick to make
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, lunchbox, or dinner
- No grill pan is needed, the sandwich can be made on the tawa
- Calls for basic pantry essentials
- A crowd favorite
Ingredients needed 🧾
Potatoes - White sandwich bread is the best! But you can use any variety of bread when making this Indian potato breakfast sandwich.
Spices - cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chilly powder, chaat masala, amchur powder, and onion powder are the basic spices you would need to make this Indian vegetarian sandwich recipe. Sandwich masala is another spice mix that's good to add if you have it.
Aromatics - dried mixed herbs, dried parsley, cilantro, green chillies, and ginger garlic paste give this Bombay-style Aloo Grilled Sandwich an aromatic flavor.
Butter - To make this Indian potato grill sandwich recipe vegan, use any plain or herb butter that's dairy-free. You can also make it at home by following this Thecha Butter recipe. If not vegan, use any salted or unsalted butter. Amul Butter works like magic here!
Chutney - Homemade green chutney hits all the right spots. Quick and easy to make at home. You can use Cilantro Mint Chutney or Lettuce Chutney in this Aloo Grilled Sandwich recipe.
Ketchup - I have used Indian Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Ketchup. Use any tomato ketchup available to you.
Bread - White bread is the most popular choice. But if you don't want to eat white bread, use brown bread, sourdough bread, gluten-free bread, or any other variety.
Besides these ingredients, you will also need a grill pan to make this lip-smacking Aloo Masala Toast.
How to make it 🔪
For the potato masala
- Boil potatoes. Transfer to a bowl and mash them. You can also grate them.
- To that, add chilly powder, cumin powder, turmeric, and garam masala.
- Then add onion powder, mixed herbs, dried parsley
- Now add chaat masala, amchur powder, and sandwich masala (if adding).
- Next add minced green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix it all. Taste and add salt if needed.
To assemble the sandwich
- Cut the edges of the bread slices. Make breadcrumbs out of those discarded edges and store them.
- Spread vegan butter on every slice.
- Smear one bread with green chutney and smear the other bread slice with tomato ketchup.
- Layer the bread slice which has green chutney with a generous amount of spiced potato filling. Add grated cheese on top if adding.
- Close with the tomato ketchup side of the bread slice.
- Smear vegan butter on top and in the grill pan. Toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides are uniformly golden brown and crispy. The flame has to be on low-medium. Chef tip - Place these sandwiches on a cookie rack for a few minutes to cool down. This prevents your sandwich from getting soggy.
Serving suggestions 🍽
Take them off the grill pan. Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles or rectangles. Sprinkle some chaat masala if you want, on top. You can also dab sev all around it if you want. Serve these Potato Stuffed Sandwiches with a side of ketchup, and green chutney. You can also add some potato chips or banana chips on the side.
This scrumptious aloo masala sandwich is great for breakfast, school lunch boxes (packed in foil, parchment, or butter paper), after-school snacks, kids' parties, and evening snacks. If you want to make these Indian-style grilled potato sandwiches for a party or potluck, girl them just before the event and then cut them into bite-sized pieces (small squares) and serve. These vegan Indian-style sandwiches can also be packed for travel. It's also my go-to easy dinner recipe!
What to serve with Aloo Toast
If you're serving Indian Aloo Toast Sandwich for breakfast or as an evening snack, pair it with Tea, Coffee, or Dalgona Coffee. Alternatively, pair these yummy potato sandwiches with some fun non-alcoholic drinks like Rose Lemonade, Watermelon Rose Drink, or Chikoo Milkshake.
If you want to have something more nourishing, pair these Indian vegan sandwiches with an Avocado Mango Smoothie, or Chocolate Smoothie! If you love sandwiches with soup, then pair it with Tomato Soup, Broccoli Soul, or Dal Shorba.
Top Recipe Tips 💭
Feel free to adjust the seasonings in this Aloo sandwich recipe based on availability and tolerance. Removing the edges of the bread is optional. Ensure the potato mixture is generously and evenly spread over the bread slices to make each sandwich flavorful.
FAQs 📖
White sandwich bread is the best! But you can use any variety of bread like brown, gluten-free, sourdough, Rye bread, sliced Italian loaf, multigrain bread, homemade bread, millet bread, etc. Just don't use any sweet bread. If you want to make it without bread, serve it as lettuce wraps.
Smear the bread slice with green chutney first. Then smear tomato ketchup. Now add a layer of the spiced potato mixture. Top it with cheese and toasted sesame seeds. Broil till the cheese melts. Garnish with some sev and cilantro on top and serve. You can also refer to my Chilly Cheese Corn Toast recipe.
You can either boil the potatoes in advance or you can prepare the mashed potato mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat it in the microwave. Then, make the veg Potato Toast fresh as they will get soggy eventually. Leftover potato masala can also be used to make stuffed parathas, as a filling for dosa, Quiche, in Pizza, Pav Bhaji, Aloo Tikki, or Vada Pav!
Add a layer of lettuce, and sliced veggies like onions, tomatoes, beets, bell peppers, or avocado to make it heartier and more flavorful. If making it for kids, keep it mildly spiced and add cheese slice, shredded cheese, or white sauce on top to make Aloo Cheese Toast.
Add some cooked and mashed kidney beans/rajma, chickpeas, paneer, cooked raw banana, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, green peas, chopped spinach, or mashed avocado with the potatoes. To make this Indian breakfast sandwich Jain, skip the potatoes and use any of these ingredients instead to make the stuffing. Also skip adding onion powder, and ginger-garlic paste.
Boiling potatoes is an essential step in this recipe. Potatoes will cook more quickly if you cut them up into chunks before boiling. Peel the skin once the boiled potatoes cool down. We need mashed potatoes in this sandwich recipe. Starchy potatoes like Russets or Idahos are the best varieties for boiling.
It's recommended that you boil potatoes with the skin on. This keeps the nutrients inside the potato during the cooking process. It's important to drain the potatoes immediately after cooking. You know they are cooked when you can slide the tip of a knife or fork through it without resistance.
Microwave method - In a microwave-safe bowl, add water and potatoes. Microwave it for 13-15 minutes.
Pressure Cooker - In the cooker, add water and potatoes. Cook it on a stovetop for 3-4 whistles. Adding salt while boiling is a personal preference.
Instant Pot - Pour the water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Put the potatoes in the steamer basket, then lower it into the pot. Cook in manual mode for 3 minutes and release pressure immediately.
Green chutney can be substituted with pesto and tomato ketchup can be substituted with schezwan sauce or sriracha. Instead of vegan butter, you can also cook the sandwiches in a little vegan or regular ghee. It tastes excellent. Vegan mayo can also be used instead of butter. Leftover mashed potatoes from Aloo Bharta, Vada Pav, or Puff pastry Samosa can also be used.
Instead of a grill pan, you can also use a Tawa, Toaster, or Panini maker.
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Recipe 📖
Potato Sandwich | Bombay Aloo Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
For the potato masala
- 4 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon amchur powder
- 1 teaspoon sandwich masala optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chillies
- salt
- ⅓ cup cilantro
To assemble the sandwich
- 12 slices Bread slices
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon green chutney
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
Instructions
For the potato masala
- Boil potatoes. Transfer to a bowl and mash them. You can also grate them.
- To that, add chilly powder, cumin powder, turmeric, and garam masala.
- Then add onion powder, mixed herbs, dried parsley
- Now add chaat masala, amchur powder, and sandwich masala (if adding).
- Next add minced green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix it all. Taste and add salt if needed.
To assemble the sandwich
- Cut the edges of the bread slices. Make breadcrumbs out of those discarded edges and store them.
- Spread vegan butter on every slice.
- Smear one bread with green chutney and smear the other bread slice with tomato ketchup.
- Layer the bread slice which has green chutney with a generous amount of spiced potato filling. Add grated cheese on top if adding.
- Close with the tomato ketchup side of the bread slice.
- Smear vegan butter on top and in the grill pan. Toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides are uniformly golden brown and crispy. The flame has to be on low-medium. Chef tip - Place these sandwiches on a cookie rack for a few minutes to cool down. This prevents your sandwich from getting soggy.
- Take them off the grill pan. Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles or rectangles. Serve immediately.
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EAT CHIMAC says
This is the most amazing food I have ever had!
Priya says
Glad you liked it. thank you.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
My family love cheesy mash so this is something they will love!
Priya says
I am so happy to hear that!
Dannii says
I never would have thought to put potatoes in a sandwich like this, but it sounds (and looks) amazing.
Priya says
Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.
Tisha says
Such a unique and great idea for a sandwich. I can't wait to try it!
Priya says
Yes, I love how easy and simple it is! Thank you.
Danielle says
Now that is the sandwich to make to wow the guests. The color is incredible and the choice of ingredients is amazing!
Priya says
Glad you liked it
Chris Collins says
Wow, I never thought of putting mashed potato in a sandwich but after seeing this I'll definitely be giving it a go!
Priya says
Ya, it tastes so good! Do give it a try.
Dimple Madan says
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Priya says
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