Get ready to transform your game day snacking with a mouthwatering Indian street food sensation that will have your guests cheering louder than the touchdown plays! Vada Pav isn't just a recipe; it's a flavor explosion that combines crispy potato fritters, spicy chutneys, and soft buttery buns into the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you're a hardcore football fan or just looking to impress your friends with an unexpected culinary twist, this Mumbai-style slider will be the MVP of your Superbowl spread.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- Oil for frying
- 6 pav buns
- Green chutney
- Sweet chutney
Instructions
- Prepare the potato filling by first boiling potatoes until completely soft. Peel and mash them thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat a small pan with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Once they start crackling, add chopped green chilies and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric powder and sautéed mixture to mashed potatoes. Mix well and season with salt. Knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth, uniform filling.
- Prepare the batter by mixing chickpea flour with water to create a smooth, medium-thick consistency. Add a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Shape the potato mixture into small round balls, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Ensure they are compact and hold their shape.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F. Dip each potato ball into the chickpea flour batter, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Carefully drop battered potato balls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove vadas and drain excess oil on paper towels. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Lightly toast pav buns on a griddle with a touch of butter until warm and slightly crisp.
- Assemble by slicing pav buns, placing a hot vada inside, and generously applying green and sweet chutneys.
- Serve immediately while vadas are hot and crispy, perfect for Superbowl snacking.
Tips
- Ensure potatoes are completely mashed without lumps for a smooth filling
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfectly crispy vadas
- Use fresh, high-quality chickpea flour for the best batter consistency
- Don't overcrowd the frying pan to ensure even cooking
- Toast pav buns just before serving to keep them warm and slightly crisp
- Prepare chutneys in advance to save time during preparation
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch and flavor impact
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
