You can make any meal into a Sandwich, and any Sandwich into a meal.
Sandwiches are believed to be a go-to-food for almost everyone, only few people might be there on this planet who can say No to a Sandwich. To celebrate the love for Sandwiches, 3rd November is dedicated for Sandwiches!
Invention of Sandwich :
Sandwiches are said to be popularized/ invented by John Montagu in England in the year 1762. So, now you definitely know who to thank for the greatest discoveries in the Food series.
Sandwiches have definitely made our living easier, it is healthy because it comprises of veggies and chicken ,meats and eggs which are rich in protein and vitamins and definitely healthy. Sandwiches are also an alternative food for those who can’t eat veggies directly, the slices of bread are a good escape saving from getting the direct taste of veggies.
Sandwiches comprises of 4 parts including
Bread,Spread, Filling and Garnish.
What are the different types of Sandwiches available across the World?
Some of the most available ones are; Grilled,Coleslaw, Tandoori, Pinwheel, Baked and Rolls.
What are the most famous Sandwiches available in Foreign Countries.
- Grilled Sandwich ( North America)
- Tortas ( Mexico)
- BLT Sandwich ( USA, North America, Europe, England)
- Bocadillos ( Spain)
- Reuben ( New York City )
- Bánh Mì ( Vietnam)
- Croque-monsieur (Paris, France)
- Submarine Sandwich ( North America)
- Roast beef Sandwich ( Boston, USA)
- Arepa ( Venezuela, Colombia , South America)
Indians are crazy after Sandwiches and we have a wide variety of Sandwiches available as well.
The few most famous are :-
- Bombay Veg Sandwich
- Aloo grilled Sandwich
- Mushroom Sandwich
- Mix vegetable Sandwich
- Corn Cheese Sandwich
- Boiled Egg Sandwich
- Chana Sandwich
- Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
- Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
- Russian Salad Sandwich
- Onion Capsicum and Cheese Sandwich
- Dahi Sandwich
- Peas and Potato Sandwich
- Onion and Tomato Cheese Sandwich
- Paneer and Cabbage Grilled Sandwich
Famous Cafes/ places in India for Sandwiches
Raju Sandwich
This shop is located opposite HR and KC college in South Bombay and an all time favourite for the college students and of course the getaway and go to shop for the Mumbaikars, to match the pace of Mumbai, the Sandwiches by Raju Shop are an absolute delight.
The Sandwich Shop Chennai
No,Chennai isn’t only about and for Idli Dosa or Sambhar,it also have outlets of Sandwiches adding to the cuisine of Chennai. The shops are located in Mambalam, Nanganallur, Ramapuram and Porur, this clearly shows how much people love the Sandwiches made by them, they have definitely won the hearts of customers and their trust too. The range of Sandwiches served here are wide from pasta to samosa and hence attracting so many customers.
Shivam Sandwich, Kolkata
You can find this shop at 57/1 g, NSC Bose Road,Tollygunge. The Shivam Sandwich is famous because they have options like free delivery along with friendly waiters. Besides, serving mouth watery sandwiches, they also offer toothsome chocolate desserts.
Bombay Sandwich Shop, Vadodara
The shop is serving people for almost 40 years, and they started a fusion called Samosa Sandwich and is very popular among people especially youngsters. They offer a wide range of varieties like green samosa sandwich, jain samosa sandwich which doesn’t include onion and garlic, cheese samosa sandwich, grilled samosa sandwich are the few famous sandwiches you can find. The price ranges from ₹30 to ₹100 being pocket friendly.This shop is located at Alkapuri, Vadodara Gujarat.
Sagar Gaire, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
Sagar Gaire is one of the most popular restaurants present in Bhopal, they have multiple outlets across Bhopal and also they have expanded it to Indore, the nearby city of Bhopal. Here you can find one of the most yummy Sandwich, the stuffing is a mouth watery delicacy and so is the green chutney present in it. You should try this once while being in the City of Lakes.
Big Fat Sandwich,Delhi
The Sandwiches present here are savoury served along with drinks. The ambience here is very good and a definite choice to go have fun and chill on weekends. The food along with taste has nutritional value too.
Perks of Sandwiches
As we all know Sandwiches are easy to make and save our time. For working parents it’s a good thing to make and give in the tiffins of their kids, as you are feeding them veggies and hence required proteins, vitamins and saving your time as well and definitely a good change from the regular routine.
Sandwich and Health
Sandwiches are healthy because they include veggies,chicken, meat, eggs as stuffing, all these are enriched with protiens, vitamins and all the necessary Nutrients .
- Protein – 5.8 g which is 11%
- Carbohydrates -41.2 g which is 14%
- Fiber – 3.7 g which is 15%
- Fat – 8.7 gm which is 13%
How can you make your Sandwich Healthy?
Choosing the right quality of bread is important, making Sandwich out of multigrains which is healthy and this will make you feel full after eating. The stuffing of potato and cheese can be replaced with tomato, cabbages, cucumber slices, zucchini slices, spinach and fruits like kiwi,apples, mango etc. Avoid Sandwiches which are stuffed with cheese and other high calorie substance. For spreading one can use low fat mayo, salad dressing, avocados this will also help you maintain a good calorie requirement.Using healthy protein is also important like mashed soyabean,beans,tofu chicken, fish, canned tuna or salmon.
Facts associated with Sandwich
- There are about 30 million Sandwiches eaten every day in the United States, which is one Sandwich per person, every day.
- The Sandwich made on 17 March 2005 by Wild Woody’s Chill and Grill, Roseville, Michigan, USA was recorded to be the largest Sandwich ever weighing about 2,467.5 Kgs.
- Hawaii was called as “The Sandwich Islands”.
- Roujiamo or Hamburger is said to be the oldest Sandwich.
- As per United States Department of Agriculture, an ideal Sandwich compromise of at least 35 percent cooked meat and only 50 percent bread.
Written By – Rituja Roy
Edited By – Priyanka Sukhwani
The blog was very informative and interesting. My mouth was literally watering, I’ll have one today! Besides all the ways to make your sandwiches healthier will be helpful to many. Happy sandwich day 😋
The blog was very informative and interesting. My mouth was literally watering, I’ll have one today! The ways to make our sandwiches healthier will definitely help many.