Vada pav

Vada pav
A plate of vada pav with seasoning of red chilli powder and a green chilli.
A plate of vada pav with seasoning of red chilli powder and a green chilli.
Alternative namesVada pao, wada pav, wada pao, pao vada, pav vada, pao wada, pav wada, batata wada pav
TypeSnack
Place of originIndia
Region or stateMumbai, Maharashtra
Associated cuisineIndian
Created byAshok Vaidya and Sudhakar Mhatre
Invented1966
Main ingredientsDeep-fried fritter made of mashed potato and spices, bread bun

Vada pav, alternatively spelt wada pao, (listenⓘ) is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle. It is generally accompanied with one or more chutneys and a green chili pepper.[2] Although it originated as an affordable street food in Mumbai, it is now served in food stalls and restaurants across India. It is also called Bombay burger[3] in keeping with its origins and its resemblance in physical form to a burger.[4]

The most famous snack in Mumbai, vada pav is claimed to be a part of the culture of Mumbaikars.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "Famous Vada Pav places in Mumbai". The Free Press Journal. 30 July 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  3. ^ Bhattacharya, Suryatapa (12 January 2010). "The world's best fast food". The National. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  4. ^ Sankari, Rathina (4 November 2016). "Meet Mumbai's Iconic Veggie Burger". NPR. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  5. ^ Sarma, Ramya. "In Search of Mumbai Vada Pav". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
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