{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav","cid":"bafkreibsxwpx7m77vkrjxwpns3t6he2v6jruqw45idhjhiz6jpsgcjxg2y","renderKey":"bafkreibsxwpx7m77vkrjxwpns3t6he2v6jruqw45idhjhiz6jpsgcjxg2y@2024-09-15T09:18:00Z@2026-07-29T21:20:27Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav","publishedAt":"2024-09-15T09:18:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:20:27Z","tags":["indian","street-food","vegan","vegetarian","recipe","potato","spicy","snacks"],"description":"Iconic Mumbai street food with spiced potato fritters in buns.","readingMinutes":3,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 servings (2 pav)\"\ntime: \"45 min active · 1 h 30 total\"\nsource: \"Timings after Hebbar's Kitchen's Mumbai vada pav\"\nsourceURL: \"https://hebbarskitchen.com/vada-pav-recipe-make-vada-pav-wada-pav/\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: garlic, item: \"Garlic\", amount: \"2 cloves\", note: \"coarsely ground\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: ginger, item: \"Ginger\", amount: \"⅓-⅔ inch piece\", note: \"coarsely ground\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: mustard-seeds, item: \"Mustard seeds\", amount: \"⅓ tbsp\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: cumin-seeds, item: \"Cumin seeds\", amount: \"⅓ tbsp\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: curry-leaves, item: \"Curry leaves\", amount: \"5–7 leaves\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: oil, item: \"Oil\", amount: \"⅓ tbsp\", note: \"for tempering\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: coriander-leaves, item: \"Coriander leaves\", amount: \"⅔ tbsp\", note: \"finely chopped\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: ajwain-carom-seeds, item: \"Ajwain (carom seeds)\", amount: \"⅓ tsp\", group: \"For the Besan Batter\" }\n  - { id: ginger-2, item: \"Ginger\", amount: \"⅓ inch piece\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n  - { id: potatoes, item: \"Potatoes\", amount: \"1⅓-1⅔ medium\", note: \"boiled and mashed\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: garam-masala, item: \"Garam masala\", amount: \"⅓ tsp\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: salt, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"to taste\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: salt-2, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"to taste\", group: \"For the Besan Batter\" }\n  - { id: salt-3, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"to taste\", group: \"For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\" }\n  - { id: fresh-coriander, item: \"Fresh coriander\", amount: \"⅓ cup\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n  - { id: salt-4, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"to taste\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n  - { id: water, item: \"Water\", amount: \"~⅔ cups\", note: \"adjust consistency\", group: \"For the Besan Batter\" }\n  - { id: besan-batter, item: \"Besan batter\", amount: \"as needed\", note: \"for rough frying\", group: \"For the Chura (Crispy Batter Crumbs)\" }\n  - { id: water-2, item: \"Water\", amount: \"as needed\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n  - { id: gram-flour-besan, item: \"Gram flour (besan)\", amount: \"½ cups\", group: \"For the Besan Batter\" }\n  - { id: turmeric-powder, item: \"Turmeric powder\", amount: \"⅓ tsp\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: turmeric-powder-2, item: \"Turmeric powder\", amount: \"⅓ tsp\", group: \"For the Besan Batter\" }\n  - { id: red-chili-powder, item: \"Red chili powder\", amount: \"⅓ tbsp\", group: \"For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\" }\n  - { id: prepared-chura, item: \"Prepared chura\", amount: \"⅓-½ cups\", note: \"from above\", group: \"For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\" }\n  - { id: pav-buns, item: \"Pav buns\", amount: \"2\", group: \"For the Pav (Buns)\" }\n  - { id: butter, item: \"Butter\", amount: \"⅔ tbsp\", note: \"for toasting\", group: \"For the Pav (Buns)\" }\n  - { id: green-chilies, item: \"Green chilies\", amount: \"1-1⅓ pcs\", note: \"coarsely ground\", group: \"For the Vada (Potato Fritters)\" }\n  - { id: fried-garlic-cloves, item: \"Fried garlic cloves\", amount: \"4-5\", group: \"For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\" }\n  - { id: hing-asafoetida, item: \"Hing (Asafoetida)\", amount: \"a pinch\", group: \"For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\" }\n  - { id: garlic-cloves, item: \"Garlic cloves\", amount: \"1⅓-1⅔ pcs\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n  - { id: green-chilies-2, item: \"Green chilies\", amount: \"⅔-1 pcs\", note: \"optional\", group: \"For the Green Chutney\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [mustard-seeds, cumin-seeds, curry-leaves, oil, coriander-leaves, ajwain-carom-seeds, garlic, ginger, ginger-2, green-chilies, fried-garlic-cloves, hing-asafoetida, garlic-cloves, green-chilies-2]\n    do: \"heat oil in a pan\"\n    for: \"5 min\"\n    detail: \"Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Add ground garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, garam-masala, salt, salt-2, salt-3, salt-4, potatoes, fresh-coriander]\n    do: \"stir in turmeric\"\n    for: \"2–3 min\"\n    detail: \"Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Add boiled, mashed potatoes and fresh coriander. Mix well and let it cool.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2]\n    do: \"form the potato mixture\"\n    for: \"10 min\"\n    detail: \"Once cooled, form the potato mixture into small balls.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3, water, besan-batter, water-2]\n    do: \"combine gram flour\"\n    detail: \"In a bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric, ajwain, and salt. Gradually add water to create a smooth, lump-free batter.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Besan Batter\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4, gram-flour-besan]\n    do: \"dip your fingertips\"\n    detail: \"Dip your fingertips into the prepared besan batter and roughly pour the batter into hot oil. Fry until crispy and golden brown, then remove and set aside.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Chura (Crispy Batter Crumbs)\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5, turmeric-powder, turmeric-powder-2, red-chili-powder, prepared-chura]\n    do: \"add fried garlic\"\n    for: \"3–4 min\"\n    detail: \"In a grinder, add fried garlic, red chili powder, hing, prepared chura, and salt. Grind the mixture into a coarse chutney.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Sukhi Garlic Chutney\"\n  - id: s7\n    in: [s6]\n    do: \"blend fresh coriander\"\n    for: \"7–8 min\"\n    detail: \"Blend fresh coriander, garlic, ginger, green chilies, water, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.\"\n    phase: \"To make the Green Chutney\"\n  - id: s8\n    in: [s7]\n    do: \"heat oil for frying\"\n    for: \"2–3 min\"\n    detail: \"Heat oil for frying. Dip the prepared potato balls into the besan batter. Fry the vadas on medium heat until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.\"\n    phase: \"To fry the Vada\"\n  - id: s9\n    in: [s8, pav-buns, butter]\n    do: \"slit each pav bun\"\n    detail: \"Slit each pav bun in half and toast lightly with butter. Spread sukhi garlic chutney on one side and green chutney on the other.\"\n    phase: \"To assemble the Vada Pav\"\n  - id: s10\n    in: [s9]\n    do: \"place a fried vada\"\n    detail: \"Place a fried vada in the center and serve with fried green chilies on the side.\"\n    phase: \"To assemble the Vada Pav\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Summer chili, two ways","href":"/recipes/1717954493179-summer-chili-two-ways","section":"recipes","description":"Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. 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