World Vada Pav Day: 10 Twisted Pavs To Up Your Street Food Game

By Shireen Jamooji August 23, 2023 Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Cheese Burst Pav

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Schezwan Vada Pav

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Anda Vada Pav

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Jain Vada Pav

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Coconut Vada Pav

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Maggi Vada Pav

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Vada Pav Fondue

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Ulta Vada Pav

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Pesto Vada Pav

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Chocolate Vada Pav

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