Crispy Vada Pav
Crispy vada pav is a popular Indian street food made with spiced potato balls sandwiched in a soft bun. The potatoes are boiled, mashed, and mixed with a variety of spices, then formed into balls and fried until golden brown. The buns are split and spread with chutney, and the potato balls are placed on top. The result is a delicious and satisfying snack that is perfect for a quick meal or a party appetizer.
Vada pav is a popular street food in India, and it is believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra. The first vada pav is said to have been created in the city of Mumbai in the 1960s. The dish quickly became popular, and it is now sold by street vendors all over India. Vada pav is typically made with a spiced potato filling, but it can also be made with other fillings, such as vegetables or meat. The buns are usually split and spread with a chutney, and the potato balls are placed on top. Vada pav is a delicious and satisfying snack that is perfect for a quick meal or a party appetizer.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Potatoes
  • Green chilies
  • Ginger
  • Cumin seeds
  • Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Pav buns
  • Vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them.
  2. Add the green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
  3. Form the potato mixture into small balls.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan and shallow-fry the potato balls until golden brown.
  5. Split the pav buns in half and spread with your favorite chutney.
  6. Place a potato ball on each bun.
  7. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The potatoes are boiled until tender, which makes them easy to mash and form into balls.
  • The spices add flavor to the potato filling.
  • The potato balls are fried until golden brown, which gives them a crispy exterior.
  • The buns are split and spread with chutney, which adds sweetness and moisture to the sandwich.
  • The potato balls are placed on top of the buns, which creates a delicious and satisfying snack.