Vada Pav — Easy & Authentic

Vada Pav is a popular Indian street food originating from Mumbai. This delicious snack consists of a spicy mashed potato filling encased in a chickpea batter and served in a bun with chutneys.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

For the Vada

• 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

For the Batter

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

For Serving

• 4 pav (Indian bread rolls)
• Green chutney
• Sweet tamarind chutney
• Fried green chilies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
2. 2Step 2: Add green chilies and sauté for a minute, then add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes.
3. 3Step 3: Mix well, add salt and chopped coriander, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Let it cool.
4. 4Step 4: Prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt with enough water to form a smooth paste.
5. 5Step 5: Shape the potato mixture into small balls (vada).
6. 6Step 6: Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Dip each vada in the batter and fry until golden brown.
7. 7Step 7: Slice the pav horizontally, spread green chutney and tamarind chutney inside, and place the vada in between.
8. 8Step 8: Serve hot with fried green chilies.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use fresh pav for the best taste.
• Adjust the spice level by varying the number of green chilies.
• Serve immediately for the best texture.

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