Indian Vada Pav Street Snack Recipe
A traditional Indian vegetarian snack, vada pav features a spiced potato fritter served in a bun.
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Instructions
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Combine Bengal gram flour, water, and salt to form a smooth, thick batter; set aside.
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Process ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste. Mix this paste with mashed potatoes and salt.
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In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric. Fry until the seeds stop spluttering, then stir this into the potato blend.
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Divide the potato mixture and roll into balls, slightly smaller than a tennis ball.
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Heat oil for deep frying to a medium flame.
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Dip each potato ball into the batter, then deep fry until golden. Drain excess oil.
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Slit a pav bun; spread with tamarind, mint-coriander, and peanut-garlic chutneys. Insert a hot potato ball, press gently, and serve immediately.