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Lonavala Breakfast | Vada Pav with Thecha

Lonavala Breakfast | Vada Pav with Thecha is a lip-smacking breakfast sold on the streets of Lonavala. It is the Indian version of a burger. A soft, spicy potato fried fritter is sandwiched in between a soft pav. Spicy chutney and a fried chilly enhance the flavours.
Course Breakfast, Tea Time
Cuisine Indian Cuisine, Maharashtrian
Keyword Street Food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vaishali Sabnani

Ingredients

Thecha

  • 8-10 Green Chilly
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic
  • 1' piece Ginger
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1/8 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste

Vada

  • 1 cup Potato boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 2 Green Chilly chopped
  • Pinch Asafoetida
  • Curry Leaves few
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chilly Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mango Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • Salt to taste

Batter

  • 3/4 cup Besan
  • Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • Pinch Cooking Soda
  • Salt to taste

Pav

Instructions

Thecha

  • Lightly roast the green chilly over a griddle.
  • Throw them in a mortar , add ginger, garlic and salt.
  • Using a pestle pound everything to get a coarse paste.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan , add mustard seeds, let them crack. Immediately add turmeric powder and the prepared paste.
  • Switch off the flame and mix well .

Vada

  • Heat oil in a pan .
  • Add mustard seeds , as soon as they crack add coriander seeds , asafoetida green chilly and curry leaves.
  • Next add turmeric powder and immediately add the mashed potatoes . Give a good stir.
  • Now add salt, red chilly powder, dry mango powder and garam masala.
  • Also add ginger garlic paste and chopped coriander. Mix very well .
  • Transfer to a plate or tray and allow the mix to come to room temperature .
  • Make slightly bigger than lemon sized balls and keep aside.

Batter

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Make batter using water.

Frying the Vada

  • Heat oil for frying.
  • Dip each potato ball in the besan batter so that it coats all over.
  • Gently slide into the hot oil.
  • Deep fry to a golden brown.

Assembling the Vada Pav

  • I have used the store bought Pav , but you can make them at home too.
  • Slit the pav from centre , do not cut through.
  • Apply a layer of Thecha , place a Vada and a fried green chilly .
  • Enjoy !