If we had to pick one street food dish that aptly captures the pulse of Mumbai city, a plate of Vada Pav would be it. Maharashtra's favourite street food preparation, just the imagery of a golden, spice-laden, deep-friend potato patty wedged between two fluffy pieces of bread, is enough to make our mouths water uncontrollably. And once you visit any city in Maharasthra and spot a delicious-smelling vada pav stall in nearly every nook and cranny of the streets, it becomes obvious that a lot of people share the same sentiment for the dish.
Of course, devouring a plate of Vada Pav was a lot easier before a global pandemic changed the landscape of life. Now, stepping out onto the streets and following your stomach to whichever stall it pleases, is riddled with feelings of worry, paranoia and safety concerns. And suffice it to say, the reluctance is entirely understandable. What isn't, however, is giving up on tasting a delightful Vada Pav recipe altogether. But hoẉ, you ask? With these simple and scrumptious homemade Vada Pav recipes of course!
1. Cheeseburst Vada Pav
The evergreen Vada Pav gets a cheesy spin in this easy homemade recipe. I mean, just imagine taking a bite out of your favourite deep-fried beauty, and outcomes oozing salty, gooey, molten cheese. If that made you lick your lips inadvertently, this Youtube video tutorial by chef Sanjyot Keer will bring hep you bring the image to life. We especially love the detailed instructions in this tutorial and the bilingual descriptions!
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2. Schezwan Vada Pav
If you're a total sucker for Desi Chinese food and Vada Pav in equal measure, we just found a way to bring the two together. This Vada Pav preparation stuffed with crispy fried noodles, and loaded with spicy Schezwan chutney is absolutely lip-smacking in taste. In another immensely informative Youtube recipe tutorial, Chef Sanjyot Keer teaches you exactly how to bring this delightful idea to life, right in your kitchen.
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3. Sriracha Pav Vada
Can't enjoy your food, unless its spicy enough to make you teary-eyed? Then this is the hottest Vada Pav recipe we found just for you! This recipe comes with the sharp zing of Sriracha sauce, and makes for a flavorous platter you will wipe totally clean. We recommend this Youtube recipe tutorial by So Zesty, for its easy-to-follow instructions, and usage of readily-available ingredients.
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4. Vadapav Quesadilla
Bridging the gap between Mexican and Indian cuisine, this recipe literally brings to your table, the best of both worlds. Especially if you're on the lookout for a way to enjoy some scrumptious vada pavs, without feeling guilty about chomping on deep-fried potatoes, this Youtube recipe tutorial by Kutchi Chokri is the ideal solution. Our favourite thing about this tutorial has to be the use of leftover rotis to create a luscious snack.
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5. Maggi Vada Pav
We all love Maggi, right? So when two delicious classics come together, the end product is bound to delight your tastebuds beyond measure. And that's exactly what happens in this simple Maggi Vada Pav recipe idea. This Youtube recipe tutorial by Yum takes you through the steps of creating this yummy concoction from scratch, and without venturing outside your house at all!
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6. Vada Pav Fondue
Vada Pav lovers, trust us when we say this is a flavourful fusion you absolutely can't afford to miss out on. Similar to the Maharashtrian dish of Pitla, this Vada Pav Fondue recipe comes with a modern, fantastic-tasting twist. Imagine dunking a mini fried Vada Pav into a toothsome Besan chutney. Now let your imagination come true, by following this easy Youtube recipe tutorial by Chef Sanjyot Keer!
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