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Spicy Vada Pav with Chutney Spread
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 pav buns
- 4 boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
- 1/2 cup green chutney
- 1/2 cup dry garlic chutney
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup gram flour, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and salt to taste. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter.
- Divide the mashed potatoes into 4 equal portions and shape them into round balls. Dip each potato ball into the prepared gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Carefully drop the coated potato balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Slice the pav buns horizontally without cutting all the way through. Spread a generous amount of tamarind chutney on one side and green chutney on the other side of each bun.
- Place a fried potato ball in each prepared pav bun.
- Sprinkle dry garlic chutney on top of the potato balls.
- Serve the spicy Vada Pav with chutney spread immediately and enjoy!
Vada Pav, also known as the "poor man's burger," originated in Mumbai, India. This iconic street food consists of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a pav, a soft bread roll. The history of Vada Pav dates back to the 1960s when Ashok Vaidya, a snack vendor, created this flavorful snack. The spicy chutney spread, made with a blend of green chilies, garlic, and other aromatic spices, adds a fiery kick to the dish. Today, numerous street vendors and eateries across Mumbai serve this beloved snack, with some renowned spots including Ashok Vada Pav and Anand Stall. The key to a perfect Vada Pav lies in the crispy vada, soft pav, and the fiery chutney spread, which must strike the right balance of heat and flavor. For an authentic experience, head to Mumbai to savor the best Vada Pav.
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4
350 calories
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