Indian

Vada Pav

Name: Vada Pav
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (boiled); 1 cup gram flour (besan); 6 pavs (soft bread buns); 4 green chilies (minced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp mustard seeds

A vegetarian fast food dish native to the state of Maharashtra, consisting of a deep-fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun.

40 minutes

Serves 4

Snack

Contains common allergens

mustard Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Make Potato Filling: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Splutter 1 tsp mustard seeds, then add minced garlic, green chilies, and a few curry leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in 1/2 tsp turmeric. Mix this hot tempering into the mashed boiled potatoes along with salt and fresh cilantro. Form into 6 equal-sized round balls.

2
Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, a pinch of turmeric, salt, and a pinch of baking soda. Gradually add water (about 1/2 cup) whisking continuously until you have a smooth, thick, lump-free batter.
3
Fry the Vadas: Heat oil for deep frying in a wok (kadhai) to 350°F (175°C). Dip each potato ball into the batter, ensuring it's completely coated, and gently drop it into the hot oil.
4
Cook to Golden: Fry the vadas in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outer crust is crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5
Prepare the Pav: Slit the pav (bread buns) horizontally, leaving one edge attached. Lightly toast the insides on a warm griddle with a touch of butter (optional).
6
Assemble: Spread green coriander-mint chutney on one side of the pav, and spicy garlic chutney on the other. Place the hot vada in the center and press down slightly. Serve immediately with fried green chilies on the side.

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