Vada Pav

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, mashed
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 cup gram flour
• 4 pav buns
• Garlic chutney
• Tamarind chutney
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil 4 potatoes, peel, and mash while hot. In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them pop. Add curry leaves, 2 chopped green chilies, and 1/2 tsp turmeric. Pour this tempering over the mashed potatoes. Add salt and mix well. Shape into 6-8 balls and flatten slightly.

2. 2

   For the batter: mix 1 cup gram flour, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of baking soda with water to make a thick, smooth batter.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep pan. Dip each potato ball in the batter, coating completely, and slide into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp, turning once. Drain on paper.

4. 4

   Slice 4 pav buns horizontally, keeping the base attached. Spread garlic chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other.

5. 5

   Place a hot vada in the bun, press gently so it flattens, and top with a fried green chili if desired.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. Eat in one or two bites for the authentic Mumbai street-food experience.

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