A spiced potato fritter in a soft pav roll with green, tamarind and dry garlic chutneys.
Vada Pav is a spiced potato fritter in a soft pav roll with green, tamarind and dry garlic chutneys.
Make Vada Pav when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Temper mustard seeds and spices, mix into the mashed potato and shape two firm patties.
Make a thick gram-flour batter and season it.
Dip the potato patties in batter and fry until crisp and golden.
Split the pav and spread with the chutneys.
Add the hot vada, dust with dry garlic chutney and close.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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