Huma’s Mumbai Vada Pav recipe

Huma’s Mumbai Vada Pav recipe ✨💕👩‍🍳 To make Potato Vada Pav for 8 people, you will need the following ingredients and steps:

Ingredients:-

For Potato Filling:
- 8 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- A handful of curry leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
-1 teaspoon garam masala
- Water as needed
-1tsp sabut dhaniya
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
For Vada Batter:
- 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Salt to taste

For Assembling:
- 8 pav buns
- Green chutney
- Tamarind chutney
- Garlic chutney (optional)
- Butter for toasting



Instructions:-
1. Prepare the Potato Filling: - Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. - Add onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until onions are translucent. - Add turmeric powder, mashed potatoes, salt, and mix well. Cook for a few minutes. - Garnish with coriander leaves. Set aside to cool.
2. Make the Vada Batter: - In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. - Slowly add water and whisk to form a smooth, thick batter.
3. Assemble the Vadas: - Take a portion of the potato mixture, shape it into a ball, and flatten slightly. - Dip the potato ball into the batter, ensuring it's coated evenly. - Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat for all vadas.
4. Assemble the Vada Pav: - Slit the pav buns horizontally, but not all the way through. - Apply green chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other. - Optionally, spread garlic chutney. - Place a hot vada in the bun and press gently. - Heat a pan, add butter, and toast the assembled vada pav until crisp and golden.
5. Serve: - Serve hot with additional chutneys and enjoy your delicious Potato Vada Pav!
Enjoy your homemade Potato Vada Pav with family and friends!