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This New and Easy Vada Pav is a simple, kid-friendly snack prepared with mashed potatoes, mild spices, and shallow frying. Made healthier by using wheat or multigrain pav instead of maida bread, this version suits everyday home cooking and lunchbox needs.
Soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and comforting in flavour — this vada pav is easy to prepare with ingredients available in every kitchen.
🌶️ Why This Vada Pav Is Special
✨ Uses wheat or multigrain pav instead of refined maida bread
🥔 Simple potato filling with gentle spices
🍳 Egg-coated and shallow-fried for a softer crust
👶 Ideal for kids’ tiffin boxes
🏡 Easy homestyle snack with no complicated steps
Homemade snacks like this are always healthier and more satisfying than store-bought versions.
🥔 Ingredients
- Cooked Potato – 4 nos (peeled and smashed)
- Finely Chopped Onion – 1 (optional)
- Curry Leaves – 5 leaves
- Ginger – 1 piece
- Garlic – 5 cloves
- Green Chilli – 3 nos
- Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Pepper Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Gram flour – 1 cup or as required
- Oil for deep frying
👩🍳 Preparation Method
1. Prepare the Potato Filling
Peel and smash the cooked potatoes and keep aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan.
Add chopped onion (if using), garlic, ginger, green chillies, and curry leaves.
Sauté until aromatic.
Add pepper powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the smashed potatoes and sauté until everything comes together and oil begins to show on the sides.
Switch off the flame and allow the mixture to cool completely.
2. Shape the Vadas
Once cooled to room temperature, make small balls or flat patties from the potato mixture.
3. Coat and Fry
Mix the gram flour with water add salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder. mix and make a smooth paste not too thick or watery. Should have the consistency to form a thick coating.
Dip each potato ball into the batter.
Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the Vadas.
Turn gently and fry until both sides turn golden brown.
Remove and keep on a plate.
4. Assemble the Vada Pav
Steam and slice the wheat or multigrain pav.
Apply a little butter, chutney, sauce if desired.
Place one hot potato vada inside the pav and serve immediately.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot as an evening snack
- Perfect for kids’ tiffin boxes
- Can be paired with homemade chutney or tomato sauce
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or milk
👵 Grandma’s Healthy Kitchen Note
In traditional home cooking, maida bread was rarely used.
Wheat, multigrain, or homemade bread is always a better choice — lighter on the stomach and more nourishing for children.
Homemade snacks like this vada pav are made with love, simple ingredients, and care — that’s what truly makes them special.
A small change in ingredients can make everyday food healthier and happier for the whole family 🌿
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