Low Fat Vada Pav

Indulge in all the flavors of Mumbai’s iconic street food with this healthier twist—Low Fat Vada Pav. Perfectly spiced potato patties are baked to golden perfection instead of deep-fried, reducing unnecessary oil without compromising on taste. Coated in a light chickpea flour batter and nestled in whole wheat pav buns, these vadas are paired with a trio of classic chutneys—coriander, tamarind, and dry garlic—for the ultimate flavor explosion. This guilt-free recipe makes six delicious servings and is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal snack or light meal. Skip the street-side grease and savor this wholesome, oven-baked version of an Indian favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized Boiled potatoes
• 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
• 2 Green chilies (finely chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 6 Curry leaves
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)
• 6 Whole wheat pav buns
• 6 tablespoons Coriander chutney
• 6 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
• 6 tablespoons Dry garlic chutney

Directions

Step 1

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with a few drops of olive oil. Add mustard seeds, and let them crackle. Then, add curry leaves, ginger garlic paste, and chopped green chilies. Saute for 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well, cook for 3-4 minutes, and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Once the potato mixture is cool, shape it into 6 equal-sized balls.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, prepare the chickpea flour batter by mixing chickpea flour, asafoetida, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and water. Whisk to create a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 6

Preheat an oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.

Step 7

Dip each potato ball into the chickpea flour batter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking tray.

Step 8

Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the batter coating is golden and crisp.

Step 9

Slice each whole wheat pav bun horizontally without cutting all the way through.

Step 10

Spread 1 tablespoon of coriander chutney, 1 tablespoon of tamarind chutney, and 1 tablespoon of dry garlic chutney inside each bun.

Step 11

Place a baked vada inside each bun and gently press the buns together.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy a healthier version of Vada Pav!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1449.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2191.3

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4772.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 377.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.6g	0%
Total Sugars 69.3g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 619.8mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 4660.4mg	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: 19.4%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 67.5%