How do I make vada pav?

Slit a pav, spread dry garlic chutney, add a batata vada and a fried green chilli.

Why did the batter come off?

The batter was too thin — thicken it so it clings to the potato balls.

Batata Vada

Name: Batata Vada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 medium Potatoes, boiled and mashed; 2 tbsp Mustard, curry leaves, ginger-garlic, green chilli; 1 tbsp Turmeric, coriander, lemon; 1.5 cups Besan (gram flour) for batter; 2.5 cups Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil

The Mumbai classic — spiced mashed-potato balls in a besan batter, deep-fried in Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; the heart of the vada pav.

Time breakdown

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time40 min

Ingredients

Potatoes, boiled and mashed
Mustard, curry leaves, ginger-garlic, green chilli
Turmeric, coriander, lemon
Besan (gram flour) for batter
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.

How to Make Batata Vada

1
Temper mustard, curry leaves, ginger-garlic and chilli in a little oil, add turmeric and mix into the mashed potato with lemon and salt.
2
Shape the mixture into round balls.
3
Whisk the besan with water, salt and a pinch of turmeric into a smooth coating batter.

Tips for the Best Batata Vada

✓Keep the potato filling fairly dry so the vadas hold shape.
✓Fry on medium-high so the batter crisps without soaking oil.

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