Vada Pao
1.9K 20 mins 4 Servings
Vada Pao is a popular Indian street food consisting of a crispy fried potato dumpling (vada) served in a soft bread bun (pav) with a spicy green chutney, tangy tamarind sauce, and garlic chutney. This flavorful and filling snack is a beloved Mumbai classic.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Number - 180.0 gm
681 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 109.26 gm
- Protein 7.02 gm
- Fat 12.26 gm
- Fiber 4.59 gm
Ingredients

Besan
2.0 Tbsp (19.02 gm)

Red Chilli Powder
1/4 Tsp (0.54 gm)

Ajwain
1/4 Tsp (0.58 gm)

Haldi
1/4 Tsp (0.6 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Water
As Required (20.0 ml)

Pav
4.0 Number (190.52 gm)

Potato
3/4 Boiled Diced Cup (136.05 gm)

Red Chilly
1/2 Powder Tsp (1.08 gm)

Haldi
1/2 Tsp (1.19 gm)

Ajwain
1/2 Tsp (1.155 gm)

Dry Mango Powder
1/4 Tsp (0.53 gm)

Salt
1/2 Tsp (2.23 gm)

Oil
1.5 Tbsp (12.24 ml)

Water
As Required (200.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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For Batter
- Step 1 In a bowl, add 2 tbsp besan, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp haldi, and water as required, and mix it well.
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For Vada
- Step 1 In a bowl, add 3/4 cup mashed potato, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/4 tsp haldi, 1/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp amchur powder, mash and mix it well.
- Step 2 Divide into equal parts and shape into round balls.
- Step 3 Heat oil in a kadhai, dip each vada in the batter, coat it well, and deep fry until golden brown.
- Step 4 Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
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For Vada Pao
- Step 1 To make Vada Pao, slice each pao into half, place one vada, and add the chutney of your choice.
- Step 2 Serve it hot.
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