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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
4 medium potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
2 green chillies, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
10 curry leaves, finely sliced
1/4 bunch coriander leaves, finely sliced
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
200g besan flour (chickpea flour)
Oil for frying
Soft white rolls to serve

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

Make both the chutneys listed below first.

2

To make the potato, in a large pot heat the oil and toast the mustard seeds for 2 minutes.

3

Add the chilli and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, then add the coriander, turmeric and a pinch of salt.

4

Next, add the mashed potato and mix well, set aside to cool slightly.

5

To make the batter, mix the besan flour with a pinch of salt and add water until it's the consistency of cream.

6

Roll the potato into balls and place into the batter.

7

Deep fry the balls in the oil and then serve on the roll with both chutneys.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Bombay BurgerVada Pao

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