Description
Mumbai's iconic street food, sandwiching a spicy deep-fried mashed potato dumpling (Batata Vada) in a soft round bun (Pav).
Restaurants serving Vada Pav
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Bread(Pav)
- Potatoes
- Chickpea flour
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green chili
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Mix mashed boiled potatoes with mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, green chili, and turmeric; roll into balls.
- Dip in Besan batter with salt and chili powder, fry until crispy.
- Halve the bun, spread mint chutney and garlic powder, and sandwich the hot potato dumpling.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory mustard seeds and garlic punch
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Croquette bun (easily subbed with Japanese croquette)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Fried green chili
Trivia
[Trend] Also known as 'Poor Man's Burger'. Cheap and filling, it's Mumbai's soul food loved by everyone from busy businessmen to students.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Boldly bite the side of 'fried green chili' while using the burger's carbs to buffer the heat!
Allergen
Wheat, Soy