Vada Pav

Vada Pav is a popular street food in India, especially in Maharashtra. It consists of a deep-fried potato patty (vada) sandwiched between two buns (pav). The vada is typically made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, spices, and breadcrumbs.

Here’s a basic recipe for Vada Pav:

Ingredients:

For the vada:

• 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/4 cup gram flour
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For the pav:

• 4 pav buns
• Butter or margarine

Instructions:

1. Make the vada: Combine the mashed potatoes, gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt in a bowl. Mix well until a dough forms.
2. Shape the vada: Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.
3. Fry the vada: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the vada until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
4. Prepare the pav: Cut the pav buns in half and butter or margarine the inside.
5. Assemble the vada pav: Place a fried vada between the two halves of the pav bun.

Vada Pav is best enjoyed hot and fresh. It is often served with a chutney or a spicy sauce.