Photograph by Heami Lee, food styling by Frances Boswell, prop styling by Sophie Strangio
This “grown-up grilled cheese,” as chef Preeti Mistry calls it, is inspired by both the street food classic found in Mumbai and versions found at some of their favorite Bay Area restaurants. Mistry’s Bombay Sandwich is made with onions cooked down into jam, plus potatoes, two kinds of cheese (Monterey Jack for meltiness and tangy cheddar to cut the spice and richness of the onion), and Scallion Chutney (you’ll have plenty extra, and we suggest you use it on everything). For the bread Mistry says to use a really good sourdough for structure and nuance in texture and flavor—and a steak press or fish weight, if you have one, to get a really good sear.
