Heart-Healthy Vada Pav

Experience the delicious charm of Mumbai street food with a modern, health-conscious twist in this Heart-Healthy Vada Pav recipe! This plant-based burger swaps traditional deep-fried potato fritters for oven-baked potato balls coated in whole-grain breadcrumbs, delivering all the bold flavors you love with less oil and more nutrients. Infused with aromatic mustard seeds, garlic, green chili, and curry leaves, these crispy delights are tucked into whole-grain slider buns slathered with creamy avocado spread, tangy tamarind chutney, and zesty green chutney. Quick to prepare and packed with fiber and heart-friendly fats, this wholesome yet indulgent dish is perfect for a guilt-free snack or light meal. Try this easy, homemade take on Vada Pav, and savor the balance of traditional taste and healthy living!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Boiled potatoes
• 4 small Garlic cloves
• 1 small Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.75 cup Whole-grain breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 0.75 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 buns Whole-grain slider buns or burger buns
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons Tamarind chutney
• 4 teaspoons Green chutney

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Add turmeric powder and a pinch of salt to the potatoes.

Step 3

In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, followed by minced garlic, chopped green chili, and curry leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then mix this tempering into the mashed potatoes. Divide into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.

Step 4

Set up a breading station with two bowls: mix chickpea flour, cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with water in one bowl to form a smooth batter, and place whole-grain breadcrumbs in the other.

Step 5

Dip each potato ball into the batter, letting the excess drip off, and then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.

Step 6

Place coated balls on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush or spray with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.

Step 7

While the potato balls bake, mash the avocado in a small bowl, mixing with lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt to create an avocado spread.

Step 8

Slice the whole-grain buns and lightly toast them in the oven or on a stovetop pan.

Step 9

Assemble the Vada Pav: Spread 1 teaspoon each of green chutney, tamarind chutney, and avocado spread onto each bun. Place two baked potato balls on the bottom half, cover with the top bun, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192.4 grams (1192.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2143

Total Fat 70.70g	91%
Saturated Fat 11.00g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3952mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 324.30g	118%
Dietary Fiber 49.30g	176%
Total Sugars 42.60g
Protein 67.30g	135%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391mg	30%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 3917mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 58.9%