Vada Pav (Batata Vada)- Indian Snack

 

Batata Vada/Vada Pav is a popular street food in Mumbai. Its often eaten for snacks and even for breakfast. You can make it mild or spicy based on your taste

 
Ingredients

Filling

4 medium potatoes (Peeled and boiled)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
few curry leaves
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
1/2 tbsp Oil + Oil for frying
Cilantro for garnish
Sev for garnish

Batter

1 cup chickpea flour/besan
salt to taste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
water as needed

To Serve
Green chutney
Tamarind chutney
Fresh garlic chutney
Few sliced onions
6 round buns

Method
- Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan
- Add the  mustard seeds and let them splutter
- Mash the potatoes
- Add turmeric powder, salt, mashed potatoes, green chilli, chopped curry leaves, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice.
- Mix it well and saute for a few minutes
- Turn off heat and let the filling mixture cool
- Heat oil for frying. As the oil is heating, we can make the batter
- To make the batter, mix all the ingredients except water. Now slowly add the water to make a thick batter.
- When oil is ready, make 4inch diameter balls with the potatoes and dip them in the batter completely.
- Fry these balls and take them out when they turn golden brown.

- Toast the bun with little butter (optional)
- Spread a little bit of green, tamarind, garlic chutney on the bottom bun
- Place the fried potato croquettes on top the chutney
- Add a few slices of onions
- Put the top bun
- Garnish with sev and cilantro leaves

You are ready to savor the wonderful and filling snack.