Regional Indian street‑food classics continue to inspire our innovation, with Mumbai favourites like Vada Pav guiding how we develop bold yet accessible flavours. We modernise these dishes by using plant‑forward ingredients and trusted seasonings like MAGGI® Masala Magic to deliver authentic spice in formats that suit today’s diners. Street‑food trends, especially quick, flavour‑packed vegetarian snacks, heavily influence our approach. Essential techniques such as fresh spice tempering, vibrant chutneys, and finishing touches like MAGGI® Hot & Sweet Sauce ensure true depth of flavour. A standout creation is our Saag Vada Pav, a fresh, plant‑based twist on a beloved classic.
Saag Vada Pav made with MAGGI®
Ingredients:
For the vada:
- 800g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 570g frozen spinach, defrosted
- 20ml vegetable oill
- 3g mustard seeds
- 2g curry leaves
- 2g cumin seeds
- 6g garam masala
- 10g coriander, finely chopped
For the batter:
- 400g gram flour
- 2g ajwain seeds
- 2g tumeric powder
- 1g salt
- 2g baking powder
- 10g ginger puree
- 10g garlic puree
- 200ml water
For assembly:
- 10 bread rolls
- 150ml MAGGI® Hot & Sweet Sauce
- 100g green chutney
- 200g green chillies
- 50g garlic chutney
Preparation
- To make the vada: Boil the potatoes until just tender, drain thoroughly and mash lightly.
- Heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Allow to crackle then pour over the potatoes.
- Add squeezed spinach, chopped coriander, and MAGGI® Masala Magic.
- Mix gently until evenly combined then shape into 10 uniform patties.
- For the batter: Combine gram flour, ajwain, turmeric, salt and baking powder, then add ginger and garlic.
- Gradually whisk in water to form a batter.
- For assembly: Dip each potato patty into batter, then fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain any excess oil.
- Dip chillies into remaining better and fry until crispy.
- Slice bread rolls. Spread green chutney on the base, place fried vada, drizzle MAGGI® Hot & Sweet Sauce and top with garlic chutney.
- Skewer fried chilli on top for authentic presentation