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From @NishaMadhulika

Cheesy Pav Vada

30 min · Serves 3

30 mintotal
15 minhands on
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3servings

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Ingredients

For the batter

  • 2 cups gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • Water, as needed

For the filling

  • 3 boiled potatoes, grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • Fresh coriander, chopped

To assemble and fry

    For assembly and frying

    • 3 burger buns (or pav)
    • 3 cheese slices (or mozzarella)
    • Oil, for deep frying

    Method

    For the batter

    1. Add the gram flour to a mixing bowl and gradually whisk in water to make a smooth, thick batter.

    2. Add the salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and carom seeds, whisking until combined.

    3. Cover the batter and set aside.

      Then 10 min of waiting

    For the filling

    1. Combine the grated boiled potatoes, salt, coriander powder, dry mango powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, green chillies, grated ginger, and chopped coriander in a bowl.

    2. Mix thoroughly until evenly seasoned.

    To assemble and fry

    1. Add the baking soda to the rested batter and mix well.

    2. Slice each bun horizontally into two halves.

    3. Spread a layer of the potato filling over the bottom half of a bun.

    4. Place a cheese slice over the potato filling and cover with the top half of the bun, pressing gently to seal.

    5. Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

    6. Dip the stuffed bun into the batter, coating all sides completely.

    7. Carefully lower the coated bun into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning carefully, 3–5 minutes.

    8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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