Vada Pav

Experience the irresistible flavors of Mumbai with this classic Vada Pav recipe, the ultimate Indian street food sensation. Crispy golden potato fritters, seasoned with a flavorful blend of turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, and fresh coriander, are encased in a fluffy pav roll slathered with tangy tamarind chutney, zesty green chutney, and fiery garlic chutney. The fritters are made by dipping spiced mashed potatoes into a light besan batter and deep-frying them to perfection. Easy to assemble and bursting with bold, layered flavors, Vada Pav is the perfect snack or quick meal that combines texture, spice, and comfort in every bite. Serve it warm with extra chutney for an authentic experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Besan (gram flour)
• 1 pinch Baking soda
• 8 Pav bread rolls
• 0 for frying Oil
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 cup Tamarind chutney
• 0.5 cup Green chutney
• 0.5 cup Garlic chutney

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Peel and mash them thoroughly in a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add a pinch of asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped green chili.

Step 3

Add turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.

Step 4

Add mashed potatoes, salt, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything well and cook for a couple of minutes until the mixture is well combined. Turn off the heat and let it cool.

Step 5

Once cooled, divide the potato mixture into equal portions and shape them into balls.

Step 6

In another bowl, prepare the batter by mixing besan, a pinch of baking soda, salt, and red chili powder. Slowly add water to make a smooth and thick batter.

Step 7

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Dip each potato ball into the batter, ensuring it is well coated, and then gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 9

Slice each pav in half and lightly toast them in a pan with a little butter if desired.

Step 10

To assemble the vada pav, spread tamarind chutney on one side of the pav, green chutney on the other, and place the potato vada in between.

Step 11

Serve each vada pav with a dollop of spicy garlic chutney on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1540.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2906.1

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6093.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 89.1g
Protein 88.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 533.1mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 5877.8mg	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: 17.8%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 70.5%