Oil Free Vada Pav

PREPARATION

(For Batter)

1. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix it well to make a thick batter.

2. Keep aside.

(For Vada)

1. Take a heavy skillet, add curry leaves, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.

2. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and stir again.

3. Then, add 700 grams boiled mashed potatoes and mix it well.

4. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

5. Add 1 tablespoon green chili, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons coriander, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mix it well.

6. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

7. Remove it from heat and allow it to cool.

8. Take some mixture in your hands and shape it into a vada.

9. Dip the vada in the prepared gram flour batter.

10. Place it on a baking tray.

11. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.

12. Remove it from oven and keep aside.

(For Green Chutney)

1. In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend it into a smooth puree.

2. Keep aside.

(For Vada Pav Masala)

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan, add 11 garlic cloves and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.

2. Then, add 50 grams coconut and mix it well.

3. Cook until it turns golden brown in color.

4. Now, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon red chili and mix it well.

5. Transfer this mixture into a blender and blend it into a fine powder.

(For Assembling)

1. Take a vada pav and cut it into half.

2. Add prepared green chutney over it and spread it evenly.

3. Sprinkle some prepared vada pav masala on it.

4. Place the baked vada on it.

5. Cover it with another piece of pav.

6. Serve hot with tea.