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Home » Accompaniments » Vada Pav Chutney

Published on January 24, 2019 | Last updated on February 7, 2020 | By Harshad 4 Comments

Vada Pav Chutney

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Vada Pav Chutney is one of the most iconic chutneys of Mumbai’s street food.

It is served with hot and spicy Vada Pav or Batata Vada. Sometimes, the vendors also offer it with Bread Cutlets and Fritters.

However, things have changed a lot in the last few decades.

These days many stalls and snack shops serve only Imli ki Chutney (Tamarind Chutney) and Coriander Chutney with Vada Pav and other snacks.

There are only a few stalls and restaurants left in the city where you can find this red hot Chutney being served with Vada Pav.

Well, I don’t know whether it’s a good or bad thing, but it’s quite amusing to experience these subtle changes in the food culture of this beautiful city.

Types Of Vada Pav Chutney

Being a Mumbaikar, I have tried many variations of this Chutney over the years.

And there are two distinct variations that stand out from the rest of them.

  1. With Besan Chura (Leftover fried pieces of Besan)
  2. With Desiccated Coconut

The first variation is quite common amongst the street vendors, as it also helps them save the extra cost of Desiccated Coconut, Peanuts, and Sesame Seeds.

Fried Besan Batter
Fried Besan Batter

Foodie Tip: Many vendors also serve Chura Pav besides Vada Pav and Samosa Pav. So, just ask for it! You will love the combination of crunchy Chura and soft Pav.

Talking about the second variation, it’s more like a lighter version of this chutney.

In this recipe, you can use Desiccated Coconut in place of leftover Chura.

You will also need a few more ingredients to make this Chutney at home.

Generally, the coconut-based chutney recipe is prepared in Maharashtrian and South Indian households.

Both the communities serve this chutney as an accompaniment for their traditional snacks as well as main course dishes.

Vada Pav Chutney

In today’s post, I am going to share the authentic Besan Chura based recipe of Vada Pav Chutney.

So, let’s begin!

Vada Pav Chutney

Vada Pav Chutney Recipe

Harshad
Vada Pav Chutney is known as Sukhi (Dry) Chutney or Teekhi (Hot/Spicy) Chutney amongst foodies. It can be served with Vada Pav, Samosa, Dhokla, and other snacks. You can also prepare this traditional Chutney at home.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 37 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Gram Flour Chura Preparation:

  • 4 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt as per taste
  • Water as needed
  • Oil for deep frying

For Chutney Preparation:

  • Gram Flour Chura
  • 5-6 pieces Garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

For Gram Flour Chura Preparation:

  • Get a bowl and add Gram Flour, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, and Salt to it.
  • Mix it well and add water to it. 
  • Mix again to prepare a slightly thin batter.
  • Heat some Oil in a Kadhai for deep frying.
  • Once the Oil is hot enough, put the prepared batter slowly into it. (Be careful while putting the thin batter into hot oil.)
  • Take out the Chura once you get the perfect golden brown color. Keep it aside.

For Chutney Preparation:

  • Get the grinding jar and add the Besan Chura, Red Chili Powder, Chopped Garlic pieces, and Salt to it.
  • Grind everything nicely and prepare the Chutney.
  • Serve the Chutney with piping hot Vada Pavs. 

Video

Notes

  1. Do not store this Chutney for more than 1-2 days. Consume it as soon as possible.
  2. Do not add too much Salt while making this Chutney recipe, as the fried Besan Chura will always have some salt in it. Check the taste while grinding the ingredients.
Keyword chutney, spicy

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About Harshad

Namaste!

My name is Harshad, and I am the chef, editor, and tech-support guy at SproutMonk.com.

I LOVE food, and I share my tried & tested recipes, useful tips, and guides on the blog.

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  1. Khushali sharma says

    April 5, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    I have tried it amazing recipe

    Reply
    • Harshad says

      April 5, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you, Khushali!

      Reply
  2. Savitri says

    March 23, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Tried it for the first time, loved it 😍

    Reply
    • Harshad says

      March 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

      Thank you, Savitri!

      I’m glad you liked this chutney recipe.

      Reply

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