Add the urad dal and let it turn brown.

Then add mustard seeds, asafetida and cumin seeds.

Once they pop, add curry leaves and ginger, garlic and chili paste. Sauté till fragrant.

Then add turmeric powder.

Immediately add the boiled and peeled potatoes.

Also add the salt, sugar and cilantro leaves.

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.

In a large bowl add chickpea flour.

Add the spices and salt.

Mix together and then start adding water.

Bring together everything to make a smooth batter. The batter should not be too thick or thin. It should coat a spoon without slipping all off.

Take two tablespoons of the potato mixture in your palms.

Roll well into a tight ball.

Then repeat for the entire potato mixture.

Heat oil in the pan and wait till it is medium hot. Take a potato ball and dip it in the batter.

Coat the ball with batter on all sides.

Drop it carefully in the hot oil and fry it on medium heat. Flip the vada midway through the frying.

Once they are golden brown, remove from heat and place on a paper towels to drain the excess oil.

Add green chili the hot oil.

Flash fry and remove them, draining all the oil and set aside.

Make your own Pav using this eggless pav recipe or use store bought pav. Slit a pav bread from the centre.

Then apply some Green Cilantro Chutney on one half and some Sweet Dates Tamarind Chutney on the other.

Enjoy with some more chutney to dip and a side of Masala Chai!