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Vada Pav
About the Dish:
Vada Pav is a popular street food in Mumbai, India. It consists of a spicy potato filling called vada sandwiched between a pav bun and served with chutney. The vada is made from mashed potatoes mixed with spices and herbs, dipped in a gram flour batter, and deep-fried until crispy. The pav bun is slightly toasted and spread with a chutney made from garlic, coriander, and other spices. Vada Pav is known for its delicious and bold flavors, and it’s a favorite snack among locals and tourists alike.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrient
Amount
Total Fat
15g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
500mg
Total Carbohydrates
50g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Sugars
2g
Protein
6g
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Potatoes
4 large
Gram flour (besan)
1 cup
Green chilies
3-4
Ginger
1-inch piece
Garlic
4-5 cloves
Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
Red chili powder
1 tsp
Coriander leaves
A handful
Lemon juice
1 tsp
Pav buns
6
Oil
For deep frying
Salt
To taste
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Peel and mash them in a bowl.
Step 2: In a blender, grind the green chilies, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste. Add this paste to the mashed potatoes.
Step 3: Next, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine.
Step 4: Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Meanwhile, shape the potato mixture into small round patties or vadas.
Step 5: Dip each vada into the gram flour batter and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Drain the vadas on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
Step 7: Slice the pav buns horizontally and apply the garlic chutney on the inner sides.
Step 8: Place a vada between the pav buns and gently press to make a sandwich.
