Railway Vada Pav Recipe
Fried potato & cumin dumplings, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, buttered pav bun
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Ingredients
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For the Vada
For the Chutneys
For the Pav
Method
Preparing the Vada
- 1
- 2
Make the Masala
In a pan, heat a little oil. Add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute. Add the mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and let it cool.
- 3
Shape the Vadas
Once the potato mixture has cooled, shape it into small balls.
- 4
Prepare the Batter
In a bowl, mix rice flour, baking soda, and enough water to make a thick batter.
- 5
Fry the Vadas
Heat oil in a deep pan. Dip each potato ball in the batter and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Chutneys
- 6
Make Tamarind Chutney
In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Adjust the sweetness and sourness to taste.
- 7
Make Mint Chutney
Blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Add a little water if needed.
Assembling the Vada Pav
- 8
Prepare the Pav
Slice the pav buns horizontally and spread butter on the inside.
- 9
Assemble the Vada Pav
Place a fried vada inside each pav bun. Add a spoonful of tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Close the bun and serve hot.
