Vada Pav Recipe – How to make Vada Pav | Recipe of Vada Pav

Ingredients

For the Potato Filling (Vada):

• 4 large potatoes – boiled and mashed
• 2 green chilies – finely chopped
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• 10–15 curry leaves – chopped
• Salt – to taste

For the Batter:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• Salt – to taste
• Water – as needed (for thick batter)

For Assembling:

• 4 pav buns
• Oil – for deep frying
• Fried green chilies – for serving
• Dry garlic chutney or peanut chutney – optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potato Filling (Vada):In a mixing plate or bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped green chilies, fennel seeds, curry leaves, red chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and divide into equal portions. Shape into small round balls.
2. Make the Batter:In another bowl, mix gram flour with turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and a pinch of asafoetida. Gradually add water and whisk to form a smooth, thick batter.
3. Fry the Vadas:Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, dip each potato ball into the batter, coat evenly, and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry on medium flame until golden and crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
4. Assemble the Vada Pav:Slice each pav bun in half (without cutting all the way through), stuff one vada in each, and serve hot with fried green chili and your favorite chutney.

Chef’s Tips

• Stuffing Twist: Add grated ginger or garlic paste to the potato mixture for added flavor.
• Chutney Option: Pair with spicy garlic chutney, green chutney, or sweet tamarind chutney.
• Bun Swap: Use burger buns or sliders if pav isn’t available.
• Fry Green Chilies: Slit and fry them for authentic street-style touch.