Vada Pav

Mumbai's answer to the burger, vada pav is a spicy potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a soft bread roll (pav) with chutneys and fried green chilies. The vada is a ball of mashed potato seasoned with mustard seeds, turmeric, and curry leaves, coated in chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Born on the streets of Mumbai in the 1960s, this humble snack is the city's most iconic street food, fueling millions of Mumbaikars daily.