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Indian Vada Pav
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon green chili paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste
- 4 pav buns
- 4 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 4 tablespoons green chutney
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt to taste.
- Divide the potato mixture into 4 equal parts and shape them into round patties.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, baking soda, and salt with water to make a smooth, thick batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Dip each potato patty into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated, and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Repeat for all patties.
- Slice the pav buns horizontally without cutting all the way through. Spread tamarind chutney on one side and green chutney on the other.
- Place a fried potato patty in each bun and serve hot with additional chutney on the side.
Vada Pav, also known as the Indian burger, is a popular street food that originated in the bustling city of Mumbai. This flavorful snack consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched between a soft bun (pav) and is typically served with chutneys and fried green chilies. The dish was first created in the 1960s by Ashok Vaidya, a street food vendor in Dadar, Mumbai. Today, it has become a staple in the city's culinary scene and has spread to other parts of India. The best Vada Pav can be found in Mumbai, particularly in the street food stalls of Dadar and Juhu Beach. The key to a perfect Vada Pav lies in the spiced potato filling and the freshness of the pav. Some variations include adding garlic chutney or coating the vada in gram flour batter before frying. Whether enjoyed as a quick snack or a satisfying meal, Vada Pav continues to captivate food enthusiasts with its irresistible flavors and textures.
50 min
4
350 calories
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