Vada Pav Balls | Party Snacks Recipes | Snacks and Appetizer Recipes

Vada Pav Balls are an innovative and delicious snack inspired by the classic Indian street food, Vada Pav. These bite-sized delights offer all the flavors of the traditional Vada Pav in a fun, party-friendly form. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat with tea, these crispy and golden balls are filled with a flavorful spiced potato mixture and served with a hint of chaat masala for extra zing. Here in making this party snack I have made one special masala which is inspired by vada pav chutney and that makes it very special. Do try these vada pav balls , they are quick and easy snack loved by everyone.

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Ingredients

  

For the Spice Mix:

• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 10-12 dried red chilies
• 1 tablespoon garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
• A handful of fresh coriander leaves

For the Balls:

• 2 pav or 3 slices of bread
• 4 boiled potatoes
• 2-3 tablespoons besan gram flour
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• Chaat masala optional, for sprinkling
• 5-6 green chilies slitted

Instructions

 

Prepare the Spice Mix:

• In a pan, dry roast the peanuts, dried red chilies, garlic cloves, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on low heat until they release a pleasant aroma and slightly change color.
• Add curry leaves and desiccated coconut to the pan and continue roasting until the coconut turns golden.
• Turn off the heat and stir in fresh coriander leaves. Let the mixture cool.
• Transfer the cooled mixture to a grinder and pulse to a coarse consistency. Set aside.

Prepare the Potato Mixture:

• Break the pav (or bread slices) into small pieces and grind them to form coarse crumbs.
• Mash the boiled potatoes lightly, leaving some small chunks for texture.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, ground spice mix, bread crumbs, and salt. Add 2-3 tablespoons of besan for binding. Adjust the amount of besan as needed to ensure the mixture holds together well.
• Grease your hands with a little oil or butter. Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
• You should be able to make around 40 balls from this mixture.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry the balls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• In the same hot oil, fry the slit green chilies until they are crisp. Remove and set aside.
• Sprinkle chaat masala over the hot vada pav balls, if desired.
• Serve with fried green chilies and toothpicks for easy picking.
• Enjoy your crispy, flavorful Vada Pav Balls as a delightful party snack or a savory treat with your evening tea!

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Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crisp texture.
You can store the uncooked balls in an airtight container in the fridge and fry them just before serving for a fresh, hot snack.

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