Vada Pav Recipe
Fried potato patty dipped in chick pea flour served on pav (toasted bread).
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Ingredients
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For the Vada (Potato Patty)
For the Pav (Bread)
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Vada
- 1
- 2
Make the Spice Mix
In a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped green chilies, ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the spice mix to the mashed potatoes and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool, then form small balls (vada) with your hands.
Batter Preparation
- 4
Make the Chickpea Batter
In a bowl, mix chickpea flour with water to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the potato balls.
Frying the Vada
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pan, heat oil on medium-high heat for frying.
- 6
Fry the Vada
Dip each potato ball into the chickpea batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Carefully drop them into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Pav
- 7
Assembling the Vada Pav
- 8
Assemble the Dish
Slice the toasted pav horizontally, and place a fried vada in between. Add chutney and fried green chilies as desired.
