Crispy Vada Pav
Spiced potato fritters fried golden and served with tamarind-chili sauce. A street-food classic that's crispy outside, fluffy inside, ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 piece green chili (fresh, minced)
- ⅛ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1.5 cup neutral cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, then peel and mash until smooth.
- 2
Mix mashed potatoes with flour, salt, pepper, asafoetida, and minced green chili until it forms a stiff dough.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until it shimmers and a pinch of dough sizzles immediately.
- 4
Form potato mixture into 4–6 egg-shaped balls. Carefully slide into hot oil and fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- 5
Remove vadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Mix tamarind paste with 2 tbsp water and a pinch of salt for sauce.
- 6
Serve vadas hot with tamarind sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet (10+ inches)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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