Vada Pav (Potato Dumpling)

A tantalising Mumbai street food delight

Recipe by: Golden Kings

INGREDIENTS

For Potato Mix:
350g Golden Kings potatoes
6-7 garlic cloves, crushed
1-2 green chilies, chopped
½ tsp mustard seeds
1-2 tbsp coriander, chopped
Salt to taste

For Batter:
120-150g cups gram flour (besan)
2-3 pinches turmeric powder
Pinch of red chili powder
250ml cup water
Salt to taste

To Serve:
4 pavs (bread rolls)
Green chutney
Dry garlic chutney

METHOD

  1. Peel, boil, and mash the potatoes. Mix with garlic, chilies, mustard seeds, and coriander. Shape into small balls.
  2. Combine gram flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.
  3. Dip potato balls into the batter and deep-fry until golden brown.
  4. Slice the pav, spread green chutney inside, and place the fried vada in. Add a sprinkle of dry garlic chutney.

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