Vada Pav – Recipe

Vada Pav is a popular street food snack that originated in Mumbai, India. It is also known as the “Indian burger” and is made with a deep-fried potato patty (called Vada) that is placed between a bread roll (called Pav). The Vada is made from boiled and mashed potatoes that are mixed with a variety of spices, such as garlic, ginger, green chillies, and coriander leaves. The mixture is then dipped in a chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until it is golden brown and crispy.

The Pav is a soft, white bread roll that is sliced in half and smeared with a spicy chutney made from garlic, chillies, and coriander leaves. The Vada is then placed between the two halves of the Pav, and the sandwich is ready to be eaten.

Here is a recipe for making Vada Pav at home:

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• 8-10 garlic cloves
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 1/4 cup water
• Oil for deep frying
• 8 pav (bread rolls)
• Garlic chutney or mint chutney
• Tamarind chutney

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let them splutter.
2. Add mashed potatoes and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Set aside to cool.
4. In a blender, grind garlic cloves and green chilies to a fine paste.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, garlic-chili paste, salt, and water. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
7. Take a small portion of the potato mixture and shape it into a ball. Flatten it slightly to form a patty.
8. Dip the patty in the chickpea flour batter and coat it evenly.
9. Deep fry the coated potato patty until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain excess oil on a kitchen towel.
10. Cut the Pav bread rolls in half and apply garlic chutney or mint chutney to the inner side of both halves.
11. Place the fried potato patty between the Pav halves.
12. Serve hot with tamarind chutney and enjoy your delicious Vada Pav!

Vada Pav is a popular snack in Lucknow and other parts of India, and is often sold by street vendors and small restaurants. It is a delicious and filling snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.