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Vada Pav, Mumbai street sandwich

Vada pav is the most popular street food in Mumbai and is often called the Indian burger. It consists of a fried potato ball (vada) in a chickpea flour batter, served in a soft bun with garlic chutney.

The dish was created in the 1960s at stalls near Dadar station as a quick meal for commuters. Today it is a symbol of Mumbai street food culture. The potato filling is seasoned with turmeric, mustard seeds and chilli.

Vada Pav, Mumbai street sandwich
  • Created in the 1960s at stalls near Dadar station in Mumbai
  • Often called the Indian vegetarian burger
  • The potato ball is coated in chickpea flour batter and deep-fried
  • A symbol of Mumbai's vibrant street food culture
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