What is
Vada Pav?
Vada Pav is a popular Indian street food consisting of a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched between a bread roll (pav). It is often served with chutneys and fried green chili.
Origins & History
Vada Pav originated in Mumbai, India, and is often referred to as the city's iconic snack. It was created in the 1960s and has since become a staple of Mumbai's street food culture.
Taste & Texture
The dish is savory and spicy, with a crispy exterior from the fried vada and soft, fluffy bread from the pav.
Ingredients
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Potato
The main ingredient of the vada, boiled and spiced before being deep-fried.
Chickpea flour (Besan)
Used to coat the potato filling before frying, giving it a crispy texture.
Mustard seeds
Added to the potato mixture for flavor.
Turmeric powder
Gives the vada its yellow color and adds warmth to the flavor.
Green chilies
Used to spice up the potato filling.
Ginger
Adds a fresh, zesty flavor to the vada.
Coriander leaves
Chopped and mixed into the potato filling for freshness.
Pav (bread roll)
Soft bread used to sandwich the vada.
Chutneys
Typically served with the dish, including green chutney and tamarind chutney.
This item may contain the following allergens:
Gluten
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