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vada pav potato slider in a soft bun with chutney in a wide horizontal shot, served on a plate with fried green chilies on a casual table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Vada Pav

A soft bun with chutney and a spicy potato fritter.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 green chili minced
  • 4 pav buns
  • 3 tbsp garlic chutney
  • 3 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Mix the mashed potato with mustard seeds, chili, and a pinch of salt, then shape into balls.
  2. Make a batter from chickpea flour and water.
  3. Dip the potato balls in batter and deep-fry until golden.
  4. Slice the pav buns and spread with garlic chutney.
  5. Tuck a hot vada into each bun and serve.

Notes

Toast the buns with a little butter for the best texture.