Vada Pav
Mumbai — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
Vada Pav is an iconic Indian street food, beloved in Mumbai, consisting of crispy potato fritters served on a bun.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Gram flour
- Indian spice mix (masala)
- Water
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Soft bread bun (pav)
- Kaffir lime leaves
Method
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them until soft.
- Mix gram flour with water, salt, granulated sugar, and kaffir lime leaves to form a smooth batter.
- Add Indian masala spice mix to the batter and stir well.
- Gently press down on pav buns with your hand or a sharp knife to open up the top of the bread slightly.
- Dip potato cubes into the batter, forming crunchy balls.
- Fry the vada in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately on split pav buns with a small amount of green or red chutney.
The story
Originating as an economical and quick street snack in southern India, Vada Pav became a culinary symbol of Mumbai due to its convenience and unique flavor profile that balances sweetness and spices.
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