Vada Pav वड़ा पाव

For the Vada

• Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, saute till fragrant.
• Add ginger, garlic and onions. Saute till fragrant and till onions turn translucent.
• Add coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and roast for 2 minutes.
• Add potatoes and mash them, cook for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, mix well and remove from heat.
• Add coriander leaves and lime juice. Mix well.
• Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape into round balls.
• Rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes

For the Batter

• Add gram flour, turmeric powder, salt & chilli powder to a bowl and mix well.
• Add soda and mix well to form a batter, make sure no lumps are formed.

For Assembling

• Heat oil in a kadhai.
• Coat the prepared potato balls evenly in the prepared gram flour batter.
• Deep-fry the prepared vadas until golden brown and crisp.
• Drain on absorbent paper and set aside till in use.
• Slice the pavs from centre, apply both the chutneys and butter.
• Place the prepared vada, in between the pavs.
• Serve hot with fried chilli.