Do you Know: Mumbai's famous Vada Pav ranked as world's 13th best sandwich
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: March 6, 2023 06:46 PM2023-03-06T18:46:53+5:302023-03-06T18:46:53+5:30
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Mumbai and vada pav have a kind of unbreakable relationship. The number of vada pav lovers in Mumbai city is huge. A person from outside Mumbai always eats vada pav when he comes to Mumbai. 'Vadapav' has become an integral part of the life of Mumbaikars. Most sold in Mumbai.
Vada pav, which was limited to Mumbai or some other areas, is gradually becoming popular across the country including the state. A matter of pride has come up for Mumbaikars in connection with this vadapav. Vadapav, which is considered to be Mumbai's favorite dish, has now gained global recognition.
There is a food travel guide (Experiential Travel Guide) called TasteAtlas for traditional foods from around the world. Taste Atlas is a food travel guide website. K published a guide to traditional foods from around the world.
Turkey's Tombik is number one on the list, followed by Peru's Butifara from South America and Argentina's Sandwich de Lomo at number three. This list includes only two vegetarian sandwiches. One of which is Avocado Toast and the other is Vadapav.
Vadapav was born in 1966 in Ashok Vaidya's food cart outside Dadar station. Meanwhile, Sudhakar Mhatre from Dadar started Vada Pav. Between 1970 and 1980, mills were closed in Mumbai. After that, many youths turned to vada as a means of employment.
The most famous street food in Mumbai is vada pav. The relationship between Mumbaikars and vada pav is very different. Whether in moments of joy or sorrow, vada pav is the best base to satisfy the hunger pangs. You can enjoy vada pav anytime.
A pav of hot oil, crispy and tasty vada with a light garlic chutney along with hot chutney and chili when the vada pav is in the mouth, of course the taste lingers on the tongue.
Vada pav is made using smashed potatoes. Spices, salt and chillies are added to the potato and fried in chickpea batter. In Mumbai, vada pav is served with garlic red dry chutney, onion, lemon and fried chillies.
Vada pav was born out of the idea of an affordable and easy-to-prepare dish to satisfy the hungry in Mumbai. Now this vada pav is gaining fame all over the world.
