Jun 04 2026
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Mumbai Vada Recipe

Inspired by Sula Indian Restaurant, Commercial Drive
Time45m
Serves4

Battered potato dumplings with green chili, tempered cumin, mustard with chutneys

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Ingredients

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For the Potato Filling

For the Batter

For Frying

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Potato Filling

  1. 1

    Boil and Mash Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Temper Spices

    In a pan, heat a little oil. Add cumin and mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Then add chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.

  3. 3

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    Add the tempered spices to the mashed potatoes. Stir in turmeric, garam masala, salt, and fresh coriander. Mix well and let it cool.

Prepare the Batter

  1. 4

    Mix the Batter

    In a bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add water while whisking to form a smooth batter.

Fry the Vadas

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Form and Fry

    Take a small portion of the potato filling, shape it into a ball, dip it into the batter, and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides.

  3. 7

    Drain Excess Oil

    Remove the fried vadas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve

  1. 8

    Serve Hot

    Serve the Mumbai Vada hot with green and tamarind chutneys.

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