Batata vada

Description

Batata vada is a popular vegetarian street food item that was invented in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a potato fritter made with a combination of mashed potatoes and spices that is shaped into a ball, dipped in chickpea batter called besan , then deep-fried. The dish is typically served with a chutney consisting of shredded coconut, tamarind, and garlic. Batata vada is also a part of a popular Indian sandwich called vada pav , consisting of batata vada and chutney, served on soft buns called pav . Vada pav sandwich is the most popular way of consuming batata vada, sold at numerous food stalls throughout Mumbai.