Introduction: 

Choora Vada Pav is a delightful spin on the classic Vada Pav, offering a crunchy and flavorful experience that is sure to tickle your taste buds. This innovative recipe replaces the traditional potato filling with choora (poha or flattened rice), creating a unique texture and taste. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create Choora Vada Pav, a delicious variation that adds a twist to the beloved Indian street food.


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Ingredients:

For Choora Vada:

2 cups choora (poha/flattened rice), washed and soaked for 10 minutes
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Oil for deep frying

For Pav (Bread Rolls):

Pav (bread rolls)
Green chutney
Tamarind chutney
Dry garlic chutney (optional)


Instructions:

Prepare Choora Mixture:

Drain the soaked choora and squeeze out excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine choora, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chilies, and fresh coriander leaves.
Mix well to form a thick and sticky mixture. Adjust consistency by adding more gram flour if needed.


Shape and Fry Choora Vadas:

Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
Wet your hands, take a portion of the choora mixture, and shape it into a flat patty.
Carefully slide the patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the choora vadas and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.


Assemble Choora Vada Pav:

Slit the pav without cutting it into two pieces completely.
Spread green chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other.
Place a hot and crunchy Choora Vada in the center, and optionally, add a sprinkle of dry garlic chutney for an extra kick.


Serve and Enjoy:

Serve the Choora Vada Pav hot with additional chutney on the side.
Enjoy the unique blend of textures and flavors that Choora Vada Pav brings to your plate.


Conclusion: 

Choora Vada Pav offers a delightful twist to the traditional Vada Pav, introducing a crunchy and flavorful choora filling. This innovative variation is perfect for those looking to explore new dimensions in the world of Indian street food. Share this unique culinary experience with friends and family, and savor the deliciousness of Choora Vada Pav!