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Vada Pav — traditional dish from Mumbai, India
Street food Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥330kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Vada Pav

How to order / say it
Say it वडा पाव — [Vuh-daa Paav]
Order I'd like a vada pav, please.
Locally मुझे वडा पाव चाहिए, कृपया।
Say locally

Spicy potato fritter served inside a bun, akin to a burger.

Why try it?

Vada Pav is often referred to as the 'Mumbai Burger' and is an essential part of the city's bustling street food scene. It's a perfect embodiment of the city's fast-paced life, offering a quick yet hearty snack for people on the go.

How it tastes

The vada, a spiced potato patty, is crispy on the outside and soft inside, with a burst of spice and warmth. The soft bun contrasts nicely, often smeared with spicy chutneys, balancing heat with tanginess.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Vada Pav was invented in the 1960s by Ashok Vaidya near a train station to cater to hungry commuters. It quickly became a beloved snack in Mumbai, celebrated for its simplicity, affordability, and satisfying nature.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 250 g potatoes
  • 🧂 2 green chilies
  • 🧂 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 🌾 100 g besan (gram flour)
  • 🌾 4 buns
  • 🌿 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 150 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Mash boiled potatoes with turmeric, salt, and chilies.
  2. 2 Form potato mixture into patties.
  3. 3 Dip each patty in besan batter and deep fry until golden.
  4. 4 Serve in buns with chutney and fried green chili.

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