Bombay-Style Vada Pav Besan Cheela Wrap

Serves: 2 | Makes: 2 wraps

🟡 For the Besan Cheela

  • ½ cup besan
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ajwain
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required
  • 1 tsp oil for cooking

Method:
Mix everything into a smooth, pourable batter. Rest for 5–10 minutes. Make 2 thin cheelas on a non-stick pan and cook until lightly crisp on both sides.

🥔 Vada Filling

  • 1 cup boiled potato, mashed
  • ½ cup boiled green moong dal
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1–2 green chillies
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Coriander
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp oil

Sauté the spices, add potato and moong, and cook for 2–3 minutes. Shape into small patties and pan-sear or air-fry until golden.

🧄 Vada Pav Garlic Chutney

Blend:

  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • Pinch of cumin
  • Salt
  • A little water

🌯 Assemble

  1. Place the besan cheela flat.
  2. Spread a little green chutney + hung curd.
  3. Add a thin layer of garlic-peanut chutney.
  4. Add shredded cabbage, onion and tomato.
  5. Place the vada filling/patties in the centre.
  6. Sprinkle with coriander and a little dry vada pav masala.
  7. Roll tightly and serve warm.

⭐ Best Healthy Combination

Besan cheela + moong-potato vada + peanut-garlic chutney + crunchy vegetables = a satisfying, high-fibre, protein-rich version of your favourite Bombay Vada Pav without deep frying. 🌶️💛