Maharashtra Vada Pav Mumbai Street Spiced Potato Fritter Bun

Method

1. 1

   Make potato filling: heat 1 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds — pop.

2. 2

   Add asafoetida and curry leaves. Add green chillies and ginger.

3. 3

   Stir 30 seconds. Add mashed potato and turmeric. Toss well. Add coriander. Season with salt. Cool. Divide into 8 balls and shape into flattened rounds.

4. 4

   Make batter: combine besan, turmeric, red chilli powder, baking soda and salt.

5. 5

   Add water to make a thick batter.

6. 6

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium-high. Dip each potato ball in the batter.

7. 7

   Fry on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.

8. 8

   To serve: slit pav roll open. Apply dry garlic chutney on one side, green chutney on the other side.

9. 9

   Place one hot vada inside. Optionally add a fried green chilli alongside.