Maharashtrian-Style Spicy Vada Pav For Monsoon Snacking

By Vidushi Singh 

July 12, 2024

Vada pav is a popular Indian street food, perfect for the monsoon season. This delicious snack features spicy batata vada sandwiched between soft pav buns, served with tangy chutneys.

Ingredients

 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 cup gram flour (besan) 4 pav buns 3 green chillies, finely chopped 1-inch ginger, grated 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp mustard seeds ¼ tsp turmeric powder Fresh coriander leaves, chopped Oil for fryingdipping sauce

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Saute well.

Step 2

Add turmeric powder, mashed potatoes, coriander and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Let the mixture cool and shape into small balls.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix besan, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan. Dip each potato ball into the batter, and fry until golden brown. Drain on napkins.

Step 5

Slice the pav buns and lightly toast, place a fried vada between each pav bun.

Step 6

Serve hot with green chutney, dry garlic chutney and chillies.