---
title: "Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav"
section: recipes
description: "Iconic Mumbai street food with spiced potato fritters in buns."
tags: ["indian", "street-food", "vegan", "vegetarian", "recipe", "potato", "spicy", "snacks"]
created: 2024-09-15T09:18:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:20:27Z
cid: bafkreibsxwpx7m77vkrjxwpns3t6he2v6jruqw45idhjhiz6jpsgcjxg2y
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav
---

# Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav

```recipe
yield: "2 servings (2 pav)"
time: "45 min active · 1 h 30 total"
source: "Timings after Hebbar's Kitchen's Mumbai vada pav"
sourceURL: "https://hebbarskitchen.com/vada-pav-recipe-make-vada-pav-wada-pav/"

ingredients:
  - { id: garlic, item: "Garlic", amount: "2 cloves", note: "coarsely ground", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: ginger, item: "Ginger", amount: "⅓-⅔ inch piece", note: "coarsely ground", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: mustard-seeds, item: "Mustard seeds", amount: "⅓ tbsp", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: cumin-seeds, item: "Cumin seeds", amount: "⅓ tbsp", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: curry-leaves, item: "Curry leaves", amount: "5–7 leaves", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: oil, item: "Oil", amount: "⅓ tbsp", note: "for tempering", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: coriander-leaves, item: "Coriander leaves", amount: "⅔ tbsp", note: "finely chopped", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: ajwain-carom-seeds, item: "Ajwain (carom seeds)", amount: "⅓ tsp", group: "For the Besan Batter" }
  - { id: ginger-2, item: "Ginger", amount: "⅓ inch piece", group: "For the Green Chutney" }
  - { id: potatoes, item: "Potatoes", amount: "1⅓-1⅔ medium", note: "boiled and mashed", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: garam-masala, item: "Garam masala", amount: "⅓ tsp", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: salt, item: "Salt", amount: "to taste", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: salt-2, item: "Salt", amount: "to taste", group: "For the Besan Batter" }
  - { id: salt-3, item: "Salt", amount: "to taste", group: "For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney" }
  - { id: fresh-coriander, item: "Fresh coriander", amount: "⅓ cup", group: "For the Green Chutney" }
  - { id: salt-4, item: "Salt", amount: "to taste", group: "For the Green Chutney" }
  - { id: water, item: "Water", amount: "~⅔ cups", note: "adjust consistency", group: "For the Besan Batter" }
  - { id: besan-batter, item: "Besan batter", amount: "as needed", note: "for rough frying", group: "For the Chura (Crispy Batter Crumbs)" }
  - { id: water-2, item: "Water", amount: "as needed", group: "For the Green Chutney" }
  - { id: gram-flour-besan, item: "Gram flour (besan)", amount: "½ cups", group: "For the Besan Batter" }
  - { id: turmeric-powder, item: "Turmeric powder", amount: "⅓ tsp", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: turmeric-powder-2, item: "Turmeric powder", amount: "⅓ tsp", group: "For the Besan Batter" }
  - { id: red-chili-powder, item: "Red chili powder", amount: "⅓ tbsp", group: "For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney" }
  - { id: prepared-chura, item: "Prepared chura", amount: "⅓-½ cups", note: "from above", group: "For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney" }
  - { id: pav-buns, item: "Pav buns", amount: "2", group: "For the Pav (Buns)" }
  - { id: butter, item: "Butter", amount: "⅔ tbsp", note: "for toasting", group: "For the Pav (Buns)" }
  - { id: green-chilies, item: "Green chilies", amount: "1-1⅓ pcs", note: "coarsely ground", group: "For the Vada (Potato Fritters)" }
  - { id: fried-garlic-cloves, item: "Fried garlic cloves", amount: "4-5", group: "For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney" }
  - { id: hing-asafoetida, item: "Hing (Asafoetida)", amount: "a pinch", group: "For the Sukhi Garlic Chutney" }
  - { id: garlic-cloves, item: "Garlic cloves", amount: "1⅓-1⅔ pcs", group: "For the Green Chutney" }
  - { id: green-chilies-2, item: "Green chilies", amount: "⅔-1 pcs", note: "optional", group: "For the Green Chutney" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    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]
    do: "heat oil in a pan"
    for: "5 min"
    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."
    phase: "To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)"
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, garam-masala, salt, salt-2, salt-3, salt-4, potatoes, fresh-coriander]
    do: "stir in turmeric"
    for: "2–3 min"
    detail: "Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Add boiled, mashed potatoes and fresh coriander. Mix well and let it cool."
    phase: "To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)"
  - id: s3
    in: [s2]
    do: "form the potato mixture"
    for: "10 min"
    detail: "Once cooled, form the potato mixture into small balls."
    phase: "To make the Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)"
  - id: s4
    in: [s3, water, besan-batter, water-2]
    do: "combine gram flour"
    detail: "In a bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric, ajwain, and salt. Gradually add water to create a smooth, lump-free batter."
    phase: "To make the Besan Batter"
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, gram-flour-besan]
    do: "dip your fingertips"
    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."
    phase: "To make the Chura (Crispy Batter Crumbs)"
  - id: s6
    in: [s5, turmeric-powder, turmeric-powder-2, red-chili-powder, prepared-chura]
    do: "add fried garlic"
    for: "3–4 min"
    detail: "In a grinder, add fried garlic, red chili powder, hing, prepared chura, and salt. Grind the mixture into a coarse chutney."
    phase: "To make the Sukhi Garlic Chutney"
  - id: s7
    in: [s6]
    do: "blend fresh coriander"
    for: "7–8 min"
    detail: "Blend fresh coriander, garlic, ginger, green chilies, water, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed."
    phase: "To make the Green Chutney"
  - id: s8
    in: [s7]
    do: "heat oil for frying"
    for: "2–3 min"
    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."
    phase: "To fry the Vada"
  - id: s9
    in: [s8, pav-buns, butter]
    do: "slit each pav bun"
    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."
    phase: "To assemble the Vada Pav"
  - id: s10
    in: [s9]
    do: "place a fried vada"
    detail: "Place a fried vada in the center and serve with fried green chilies on the side."
    phase: "To assemble the Vada Pav"
```

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