A spicy potato fritter sandwiched between a bun and served with chutneys.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Potato Filling

• 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

For the Batter

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• A pinch of baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water (as needed, to make a thick batter)

For Assembling

• 6 small burger buns or pav
• Tamarind chutney
• Mint chutney
• Dry garlic chutney (optional)
• Butter (for toasting the buns)
  
  
• Sliced Cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated.
5. Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and let the potato filling cool down.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt for the batter. Gradually add water and whisk until you have a smooth and thick batter. Set it aside.
7. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat. Take small portions of the potato filling and shape them into round patties.
8. Dip each potato patty into the prepared batter, ensuring it is evenly coated, and carefully drop it into the hot oil.
9. Fry the coated potato patties until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
10. Cut the burger buns or pav horizontally, but not all the way through. Apply a layer of tamarind chutney on one side and mint chutney on the other side of the bun.
11. Place a fried potato patty in the center of the bun and press it gently. Sprinkle some dry garlic chutney (if desired) over the patty.
12. Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat. Spread some butter on the cut side of the buns and toast them until lightly golden and crispy.
13. Serve the Vada Pav hot with additional chutneys on the side. Enjoy the deliciousness of this iconic street food!

Now you can relish the authentic taste of Vada Pav, with its spicy potato filling, soft bun, and a burst of flavors from the chutneys. It’s a perfect snack that will leave you craving for more.