Vada pav is a popular street food snack from the Indian state of Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai. It is a type of sandwich made with a deep-fried potato dumpling known as vada, which is placed between two slices of bread known as pav. The vada is made by mixing boiled and mashed potatoes with a blend of spices such as turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, and ginger, then formed into a ball and coated in a chickpea flour batter before being deep-fried until golden brown.
The pav used in vada pav is a type of soft, fluffy bread with a slightly sweet taste. The vada is placed between the pav slices and topped with various chutneys, such as tamarind and mint, and sometimes also includes sliced onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves. It is often served with a side of fried green chili peppers or fried green chilies.
Vada pav is a popular street food in Mumbai and is also commonly found in other parts of India. It is known for its spicy and flavorful taste and is often considered to be the Indian version of a burger due to its similar sandwich-style presentation.
