Vadapav

Transport yourself to the bustling streets of Mumbai with this iconic *Vadapav* recipe, a true celebration of Indian street food. At its heart lies a spiced, golden-fried potato patty infused with the vibrant flavors of garlic, green chilies, turmeric, and fresh coriander. Encased in soft, butter-toasted *pav buns* slathered with tangy green chutney and bold red garlic chutney, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and zest. The batter-fried potato ball, dipped in a fragrant gram flour mixture, achieves a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with its melt-in-your-mouth center. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this vegetarian delight is ideal for quick lunches, snack cravings, or party appetizers. Serve it with extra chutney and chili-fried accompaniments for an authentic, flavorful experience that pays homage to India’s most beloved street food.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 medium Potatoes
• 3 pieces Green chilies
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 cups Oil
• 6 pieces Pav buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Green chutney
• 0.5 cup Red garlic chutney

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until tender. Once done, peel and mash them.

Step 2

In a blender, add green chilies and garlic. Blend to a coarse paste.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them splutter.

Step 4

Add the blended chili-garlic paste, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add turmeric powder, mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 6

Cook the mixture for 5 minutes and then let it cool down. Shape the potato mixture into 6 golf-sized balls.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, 0.5 teaspoon salt, red chili powder, and water to make a smooth batter.

Step 8

Heat the remaining oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Dip each potato ball into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is completely coated.

Step 10

Carefully deep-fry each coated potato ball until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

Step 11

Slice each pav bun into half and spread butter on the inner sides.

Step 12

Toast the buttered pav buns on a hot pan until lightly crisp.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Place the fried potato ball between the two halves of the bun.

Step 15

Serve hot vadapav with extra chutneys and fried green chilies, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2002.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6446.5

Total Fat 509.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 6203.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 423.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 46.8g
Protein 76.1g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 498.6mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 5590.7mg	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: 69.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 25.7%