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Vada Pav with Masala Fries
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- For Vada Pav:
- 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 4-6 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 4 pav buns
- 4 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 4 tablespoons green chutney
- Oil for deep frying
- Salt to taste
- For Masala Fries:
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- For Vada Pav:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and salt. Add water gradually to form a smooth, thick batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Take a portion of the potato mixture and shape it into a round ball. Dip the ball into the prepared chickpea flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly, and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Repeat for the remaining potato mixture.
- 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 fritter inside the bun and press gently to close. Repeat for the remaining buns.
- For Masala Fries:
- In a bowl, toss the cut potatoes with cornstarch, red chili powder, chaat masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, and salt until the fries are evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Carefully add the seasoned potato fries to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Vada Pav with the crispy masala fries on the side and enjoy the delicious street food flavors!
Vada Pav, a popular street food in Mumbai, India, has a rich history dating back to the 1960s. It consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a pav, a soft bread roll, and is often accompanied by a side of masala fries. This iconic dish was created by Ashok Vaidya, a street food vendor in Mumbai, who wanted to offer a quick and affordable meal to the city's working class. Today, the best vada pav can be found at Ashok Vaidya's original stall in Dadar, Mumbai. The key to a perfect vada pav lies in the flavorful potato filling and the freshness of the pav. The masala fries, with their blend of spices, add a delicious twist to this classic combination.
60 min
4 servings
550 calories
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