Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney
Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney
Authentic West India · Restaurant Style

Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney Recipe

Pure Veg📍West India🍽️Snacks & Breakfast⏱️20 minsMedium👥Serves 4Snacks
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Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney is an authentic West India Snacks celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 10 metric-measured ingredients (including Pav Buns (Fresh & Soft), Potatoes (Boiled & Mashed), Besan (Gram Flour), Green Chilies & Ginger, Garlic Cloves (For Dry Chutney)), this recipe takes approximately 20 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney

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1
Pav Buns (Fresh & Soft)
8 pieces
2
Potatoes (Boiled & Mashed)
500 g
3
Besan (Gram Flour)
1.5 cups
4
Green Chilies & Ginger
2 tbsp crushed
5
Garlic Cloves (For Dry Chutney)
12 cloves
6
Dry Desiccated Coconut
1/2 cup
7
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
2 tbsp
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8
Mustard Seeds & Curry Leaves
1 tsp + 2 sprigs
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9
Oil for deep frying
500 ml
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10
Salt
1 tsp
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Prepare batata filling: heat 1 tbsp oil, crackle mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, and crushed green chili-ginger paste. Add turmeric, salt, and mashed potatoes. Mix well, cool, and shape into 8 balls.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare batata filling: heat 1 tbsp oil, crackle mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, and crushed green chili-ginger paste. Add turmeric, salt, and mashed potatoes. Mix well, cool, and shape into 8 balls.
2
Whisk besan with turmeric, pinch of baking soda, salt, and water into a smooth batter.
3
Make dry garlic chutney: roast dry coconut and garlic in oil. Blend with fried besan drops (chura), Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt into a coarse red garlic powder.
4
Dip potato balls into besan batter and deep fry in hot oil until crisp and light golden. Fry whole green chilies until blistered.
5
Slit soft pav buns, smear green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney, sprinkle generous dry garlic chutney, insert hot golden vada, and press lightly.
6
Serve piping hot with fried salted green chilies.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney at home

1

Bloom Spices in Warm Fat

Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.

2

Balance Acid, Fat & Heat

If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.

3

Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)

Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
373kcal
18% DV
Protein
18g
36% DV
Carbs
59g
21% DV
Fat
21g
27% DV
Fiber
9g
32% DV
Sodium
533mg
23% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney

Allow the prepared Mumbai Vada Pav with Lasun Chutney to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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