Vada paw

Ingredients

Boil potatoes
Peeled and mashed                                5-6
Garlic                                                          8-10 cloves
Green chillies                                            4-5
Asafetida                                                     a pinch
Lemon juice                                                1 tblspn
Fresh coriander leaves chopped            1/4 bunch
Red chutney
Salt to taste
Oil to fry
Pavs

For batter

Gram flour                                             1 cup
Turmeric powder                                  1/2 tspn
Red chilli powder                                  1/2 tspn
Salt to taste

Method 

For vada

1.Make a paste of green chillies and garlic.

2.In a bowl add garlic-green chilli paste,potatoes,asafetida, lemon juice ,coriander leaves and salt mix well.

3.Divide into 8 equal portions and make balls.

4.In a bowl add gram flour,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,and salt mix well.

5.Add sufficient water and whisk to make a coating consistency batter.

6.Heat oil in a kadhaie.Dip the potato balls in the batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.

7.Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

To serve

1.Slice each pav into half and spread some red chutney inside.

2.Place one vada in each pav and serve.