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Spicy Garlic Vada Pav
85% authentic · Indian
A flavorful twist on the classic Vada Pav, this version incorporates a generous amount of garlic into the potato filling and batter for an extra punch.
Ingredients
- Potatoes4 medium
- Besan (Gram Flour)1 cup
- Garlic6-8 cloves, minced
- Ginger1 inch piece, grated
- Green Chilies2-3
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Red Chili Powder1/4 tsp
- Coriander Powder1 tsp
- Asafoetida (Hing)a pinch
- Saltto taste
- Wateras needed
- Pav (Bread Buns)8
- Oil for Fryingfor deep frying
- Fresh Coriander Leaves2 tbsp, chopped
Steps
- 1
Boil and mash the potatoes. Let them cool.
- 2
In a bowl, mix besan, half of the minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, asafoetida, salt, and water to form a thick batter.
- 3
Add chopped coriander leaves and the remaining minced garlic to the mashed potatoes and mix well. Form small, round balls from the potato mixture.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep pan for deep frying.
- 5
Dip each potato ball into the garlic-infused besan batter, ensuring it's well coated.
- 6
Carefully drop the batter-coated potato balls into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Slice the pav horizontally, creating a pocket.
- 8
Place one or two fried vadas inside the pav. Serve hot, optionally with a spicy garlic chutney.
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