Vada Pav Bhaji

Vada Pav Bhaji is a delightful fusion of two popular street foods: vada pav and bhaji. It combines a deep-fried potato fritter sandwich with a flavorful and spicy vegetable bhaji, creating a mouthwatering combination that will satisfy your cravings.

Prep Time: Estimated 20 minutes
Cook Time: Estimated 30 minutes
Total Time: Estimated 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Scott Stokes

Recipe Intro:

Experience the best of Indian street food with Vada Pav Bhaji. This dish brings together the iconic vada pav, a potato fritter sandwich, and a flavorful bhaji made with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that will transport you to the bustling streets of India.

Ingredients:

For Vada Pav:

• 4 pav buns
• 4 vada (deep-fried potato fritters)
• Green chutney, as needed
• Tamarind chutney, as needed
• Garlic chutney, as needed

For Bhaji:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, cauliflower, beans), boiled and mashed
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

For Vada Pav:

1. Slit the pav buns horizontally, but not all the way through.
2. Spread green chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other side of the pav buns.
3. Place a vada in each pav bun.
4. Optionally, spread some garlic chutney on the vada.
5. Serve the vada pav hot.

For Bhaji:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to crackle.
3. Add finely chopped onion and green chili. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
7. Add the boiled and mashed mixed vegetables. Mix everything well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
9. Serve the bhaji hot with vada pav, garnished with lemon wedges.

Enjoy the unique and delicious combination of Vada Pav Bhaji, bringing together the best of Indian street food flavors in one delightful dish.