Paddu

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Paddu topped with crispy vada pav crumble

South Indian
Paddu
Topped With Crunchy Vada Pav Crumble

345 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
23
Ingredients
Vegetarian
Diet
This dish brings together the soft, fermented bite of South Indian paddu and the punchy crunch of Mumbai’s vada pav. The batter cooks into airy rounds, while the crisp potato crumble adds texture and spice. It’s a clever way to blend two favourites into a single, flavour-packed snack that stays exciting with every bite.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For Paddu Batter:
1 cupIdli rice
¼ cupUrad dal
2 tablespoonsPoha
¼ teaspoonFenugreek seeds
to tasteSalt
as requiredWater
For Crispy Vada Pav Crumble:
2 mediumPotatoes, boiled and mashed
1 tablespoonOil
½ teaspoonMustard seeds
6–7 leavesCurry leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoonGinger-garlic paste
1Green chilli, finely chopped
¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder
¼ teaspoonRed chilli powder
to tasteSalt
½ cupBesan (fine)
3 tablespoonsRice flour
a pinchBaking soda
as requiredWater
as requiredOil (for deep-frying)
For Serving:
as neededDry garlic chutney
as neededGreen chutney
as neededButter (for brushing)