Dairy-Free Vada Pav

Experience the bold, authentic flavors of Mumbai street food with this Dairy-Free Vada Pav recipe—perfectly adapted for a vegan lifestyle. This iconic Indian snack features spiced potato patties coated in a crispy chickpea flour batter, nestled between soft vegan burger buns. Freshly ground chutneys—garlic and green—add a zesty kick, making every bite a tantalizing blend of spicy, tangy, and savory goodness. With turmeric, curry leaves, and a hint of red chili powder infusing the vada, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors while being entirely dairy-free. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s an ideal snack or light meal for plant-based food lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Boiled potatoes
• 2 small Green chilies
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.75 cups Water
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups Oil
• 4 buns Vegan burger buns
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped
• 4 teaspoons Garlic chutney (vegan)
• 4 teaspoons Green chutney (vegan)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Grind the garlic, ginger, and green chilies into a paste using a mortar and pestle or blender.

Step 3

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 4

Add curry leaves and the ginger-garlic-chili paste to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add turmeric powder and salt to the pan, and mix well. Then, stir this mixture into the mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Mix everything thoroughly and shape it into 8 equal-sized balls. Set aside.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, prepare the batter by combining chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add water and whisk until smooth and lump-free.

Step 8

Heat oil for deep frying in a pot or deep pan on medium heat.

Step 9

Dip each potato ball into the batter to coat it evenly and then gently place it into the hot oil. Fry 2–3 balls at a time until golden and crisp. Remove and set on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Lightly toast the vegan burger buns on a hot griddle or pan, using no oil or a tiny bit if desired.

Step 11

Spread vegan garlic chutney on one side of the bun and green chutney on the other side.

Step 12

Place a vada (fried potato ball) in between each bun and press gently.

Step 13

Serve the dairy-free Vada Pav hot with additional chutneys on the side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1748.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5941.7

Total Fat 471.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4425.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 379.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 69.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.8mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 4129.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 25.1%