Mumbai-Style Vada Pav Recipe: The Perfect Indian Burger
Vada Pav, also known as the Indian burger, is a popular street food that originated in Mumbai. It consists of a deep-fried potato patty, called Vada, sandwiched between two slices of bread, called Pav. The dish is typically served with chutney and fried green chillies. Here is a step-by-step recipe to make delicious Vada Pav at home:
Ingredients for Vada:
- 4-5 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Ingredients for Pav:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions for Vada:
- In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Sauté for a minute.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies and cook for a minute.
- Add mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add lemon juice and mix well. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
- Once the mixture has cooled, shape it into small balls and flatten them slightly to form patties.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the patties until they are golden brown on both sides.
Instructions for Pav:
- In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add lukewarm water and oil and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- After 1-2 hours, knead the dough again for 2-3 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll them into small discs.
- Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the discs for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown.
To assemble:
- Cut the Pav in half and place a Vada in between the slices.
- Add chutney and fried green chilies on top of the Vada.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes to make the Vada mixture.
- You can adjust the amount of green chilies according to your taste preferences.
- You can also toast the Pav on a pan before assembling for a crispy texture.
