Celebrating the Iconic Vada Pav on World Vada Pav Day

Vada pav, sometimes spelled as wada pao, is a vegetarian fast food item originating from the Indian state of Maharashtra.

The origin of vada pav traces back to its invention in the former mill hub of Central Mumbai.

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The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle.

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It is generally accompanied with one or more chutneys and a green chili pepper.

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Although it originated as an affordable street food in Mumbai, it is now served in food stalls and restaurants across India.

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Vada Pav is also known as "Bombay burger"

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It is the most famous snack in Mumbai, vada pav is claimed to be a part of the culture of Mumbaikars

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