Vada Pav with Green Chutney

Ingredients

• Potatoes4 medium-sized
• Ginger1 inch
• Garlic4 cloves
• Green Chilies4 pieces
• Coriander Leaves1/2 cup
• Turmeric Powder1/2 teaspoon
• Mustard Seeds1/2 teaspoon
• Curry Leaves10 leaves
• Besan (Gram Flour)1 cup
• Baking Soda1/4 teaspoon
• Saltto taste
• Oilfor frying
• Pav Buns8 pieces
• Tamarind1 tablespoon
• Jaggery1 tablespoon
• Mint Leaves1/4 cup
• Cumin Seeds1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon Juice1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Boil the potatoes until soft, peel and mash them. · 10m
2. 2Grind ginger, garlic, and 2 green chilies into a paste. · 5m
3. 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let them splutter. · 2m
4. 4Add curry leaves and the ginger-garlic-chili paste, sauté for 2 minutes. · 2m
5. 5Add turmeric powder, mashed potatoes, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Let it cool. · 5m
6. 6Shape the potato mixture into 8 equal balls. · 5m
7. 7In a bowl, mix besan, baking soda, salt, and enough water to make a thick batter. · 5m
8. 8Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. · 5m
9. 9Dip each potato ball in the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. · 10m
10. 10For green chutney, blend coriander leaves, mint leaves, 2 green chilies, cumin seeds, tamarind, jaggery, salt, and lemon juice into a smooth paste. · 5m
11. 11Slice pav buns, apply green chutney, place a vada in between, and serve hot. · 3m