Crispy Potato Vada Pav with Garlic Chutney
Golden-fried potato fritters nestled in soft pav bread, served with a sharp garlic chutney and charred green chilies. A Mumbai street-food classic ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 3 whole medium potatoes
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 whole green chilies, whole
- 2 whole soft dinner rolls or pav bread
- 3 cup neutral cooking oil for deep frying
- 3 tbsp dry garlic chutney
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes until fork-tender, ~12 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, then peel and mash with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk flour, cornstarch, and 1 tsp salt together. Mix in mashed potatoes until a stiff dough forms.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 325°F. Shape potato mixture into 2 oval balls and gently slide into hot oil.
- 4
Fry 5–6 minutes until golden brown and a crust forms. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Char green chilies in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, turning often, until blistered, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Warm pav in a dry skillet 1 minute per side. Serve vada nestled in bread with chutney and charred chili on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- deep skillet or small pot
- kitchen thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- whisk
- bowl
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