20-Min Vada Pav with Chutneys
Crispy potato fritters in a soft bun, served with tangy green chutney, garlic chutney, pickled onions, and fried chilies. A street-food classic that hits at home in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil potatoes until fork-tender, ~12 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, then peel and mash until smooth.
Step 2
Mix mashed potato with flour, chili powder, turmeric, and 1 tsp salt until a stiff dough forms.
Step 3
Shape dough into 4 egg-sized balls. Heat oil in a deep skillet or kadai to 350°F, then fry balls 2 at a time until golden brown and crispy, ~2 minutes per batch.
Step 4
Toast pav halves in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame until warm and lightly golden, ~1 minute per side.
Step 5
Spread green chutney on one bun half, garlic chutney on the other. Nestle a crispy vada between them.
Step 6
Serve immediately with sliced onion and fried green chilies on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (for boiling potatoes)
- colander
- deep skillet or kadai (for frying)
- cooking thermometer (or test with water drop)
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- dry skillet or tawa (for toasting buns)
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