Perfect Vada Pav
Ingredients:
- For Vada:
- 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- For Chutneys:
- Green chutney (coriander, mint, green chilies, and lemon)
- Tamarind chutney (tamarind pulp, dates, jaggery, and spices)
- Pav (soft bread rolls)
Cooking Steps:
Step 1: Make Potato Mixture Mix mashed potatoes, gram flour, rice flour, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, asafoetida, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, and salt. Form small balls and flatten them to make the Vada.
Step 2: Fry the Vada Deep fry the Vada until golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: Prepare Chutneys Blend ingredients for green chutney and tamarind chutney separately. Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste.
Step 4: Assemble Vada Pav Cut the pav in half. Spread green chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other. Place a Vada in between.
Step 5: Serve Hot Serve Vada Pav hot, optionally with fried green chilies or a side of fried green chilies and garlic.
This quintessential street food encapsulates the spirit of Mumbai's culinary scene and is a savory delight loved by people of all ages.
How to cook Perfect Vada Pav:
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