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वड़ा पाव बर्गर। Vada Pav Burger | Mumbai Style Vada Pav | Bombay Burger | Kunal Kapur Recipe

Chef Kunal Kapur Paneer & Dairy 40 Mins 4 Servings 155.7K views Apr 21, 2021
वड़ा पाव भी, बर्गर भी! जब लॉक-डाउन में मन करे कुछ स्पेशल बहार जैसे खाने का - तब वड़ा पाव बर्गर की रेसिपी जरूर बनाना। This is a true fusion recipe - a perfect combination of our Mumbai Street Food, Vada Pav with our very favorite Burger. Aaj hi recipe try Karo and let me know how it turned out to be in the comments below. 00:00 Introduction

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

  • For Potato Vada~
  • Oil – 5 tbsp
  • Hing – ½ tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
  • Ginger Chopped – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic chopped - 2 tsp
  • Green chilli chopped – 1no
  • Curry leaves – a handful
  • Potato (boiled & crushed) - 2½ cups
  • Turmeric – ¾ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – For frying
  • For Besan Batter~
  • Besan – 1 cup
  • Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Chilli powder – 1tsp
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Pao (soft buns) – 6 nos
  • Green chilli - few
  • Chaat masala - a generous pinch
  • Oil - a dash
  • For Garlic Chutney~
  • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Garlic Cloves – 25-30 nos
  • Peanuts – ¼ cup
  • Sesame Seeds – 4 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Chilli Powder – 1½ tbsp
  • Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Grated coconut (dried) – ⅓ cup
  • For Chilli~
  • Oil - 1tbsp
  • Green chilli (slit) - 6-8nos
  • Salt or Chaat Masala - a pinch
  • For Assembling~
  • Pav Bun
  • Lettuce leaf
  • Cheese slice
  • Onion Slice
  • Saunth chutney
  • Mint chutney
  • Mayonnaise
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Garlic Chutney

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
  2. 2
    Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
  4. 4
    Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
  5. 5
    Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

Always soak fresh paneer cubes in warm, lightly salted water for 10 minutes before cooking. If pan-frying paneer, do so for no more than 60–90 seconds per side on medium-high heat to preserve its velvety, melt-in-the-mouth texture and prevent rubberiness.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover वड़ा पाव बर्गर। Vada Pav Burger?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Substitute paneer with extra-firm pressed tofu or roasted plant-based paneer alternatives. Replace dairy butter/ghee with mustard oil, coconut oil, or refined groundnut oil.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.