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Vada Pav Recipe – Authentic Mumbai Street Style

Try this authentic Mumbai-style Vada Pav recipe – spicy potato fritters tucked inside soft buns with chutneys. The ultimate Indian street food burger, ready in under 40 minutes!

🌮 What is Vada Pav?

Vada Pav is a beloved street food from Mumbai, India, often called the Indian burger. It consists of a spicy mashed potato filling, deep-fried in a gram flour batter (called batata vada), and served in a soft pav (bun) with spicy chutneys and fried green chili. It’s crunchy, spicy, and full of flavor—perfect as a snack or light lunch.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Potato Filling:

  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5–6 curry leaves
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • A pinch of baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed (for thick batter)

Other Ingredients:

  • 4 pav buns
  • Dry garlic chutney (optional but authentic)
  • Green chutney or tamarind chutney
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Fried green chilies (optional)

🍳 How to Make Vada Pav – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Filling

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add curry leaves, chopped chilies, and ginger. Sauté for a minute.
  • Add turmeric and mashed potatoes. Mix well with salt.
  • Finish with chopped coriander. Let the mixture cool. Shape into small round balls.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  • In a bowl, mix gram flour, turmeric, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add water gradually to make a thick, smooth batter.

Step 3: Fry the Vadas

  • Heat oil for deep frying.
  • Dip each potato ball into the batter, coat well, and fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on a paper towel.

Step 4: Assemble the Vada Pav

  • Slice pav buns horizontally without cutting all the way through.
  • Spread green chutney or tamarind chutney inside.
  • Sprinkle dry garlic chutney if available.
  • Place one hot vada inside each pav.
  • Serve with fried green chilies on the side.

✅ Why You’ll Love This Vada Pav Recipe

  • 🌱 100% Vegetarian
  • 🌶 Spicy, tangy, and full of flavor
  • 🕒 Ready in 40 minutes
  • 💰 Budget-friendly Indian snack
  • 🛍 Made with pantry staples

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve vada pav hot with a cup of masala chai or cutting chai.
  • Add fried green chilies for extra spice like on Mumbai streets.
  • Pair with chaat masala fries or samosas for a full Indian tea-time platter.

📝 Expert Tips for Perfect Vada Pav

  • Use starchy potatoes for a smooth, mashable filling.
  • The batter should be thick enough to coat the vadas without dripping.
  • Use fresh pav or burger buns for the best experience.
  • Prepare chutneys ahead of time to save time.

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