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Vada Pav
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 pav buns
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and chopped cilantro. Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Divide the potato mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into round patties.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, rice flour, a pinch of turmeric, and salt. Gradually add water to make a smooth, thick batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.
- Dip each potato patty into the batter, making sure it is well coated, and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Slice the pav buns in half, without cutting all the way through, and lightly toast them on a griddle or in a pan.
- To assemble, place a vada (potato patty) in between the toasted pav bun. Serve with your choice of chutney or sauce.
- Enjoy the delicious and spicy vada pav!
Vada Pav, also known as the "Indian burger," originated in Mumbai, India. This popular street food consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a bun (pav) and served with chutneys. It was created in the 1960s by Ashok Vaidya, a snack vendor in Dadar, Mumbai. The dish quickly gained popularity and became a staple in the city's culinary scene. Today, the best Vada Pav can still be found in Mumbai, particularly in the bustling street food stalls of Dadar and Juhu Beach. The key to a perfect Vada Pav lies in the flavorful potato filling and the freshness of the pav bread. Some variations include adding garlic chutney or fried green chilies for an extra kick.
50 min
4
300 calories
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