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How To Make Authentic Mumbai Vada Pav At Home - The King of Indian Street Food

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Vada Pav

Cultural Context

Vada Pav is a popular street food from Mumbai, India, often enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal. It consists of a spicy potato filling encased in a bread roll, typically served with chutneys and fried green chilies. This dish reflects the vibrant street food culture of India, where it is commonly found at roadside stalls and is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Gram Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Carom Seeds
Water
Slit Green Chilis
2-3 pieces Ginger
8-10 Garlic Pods
1-2 tsp Coriander Seeds
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp Asafoetida
8-10 Curry Leaves
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
6-7 Boiled Potatoes
Fresh Coriander
1 tbsp Oil
Oil for Frying
Gram Flour Fritters
Fried Garlic
2-3 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilis
Salt
Pav
Green Chutney
Finely Chopped Onion

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while mashed peas are budget-friendly.

bread roll

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

1

Boil the potatoes until soft and mash them.

2

In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, allowing them to splutter.

3

Add slit green chilis, chopped ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

4

Mix in turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and salt with the mashed potatoes.

5

Form the potato mixture into fritters and coat with gram flour.

6

Deep fry the fritters until golden brown and crispy.

7

Slice the pav and place a fried fritter inside, adding green chutney and finely chopped onion.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

panfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Bombay BurgerVada Pao

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