even in the recent years, e.g. the 2009 introduction of Shiv vada pav. Variations and commercialization There are over 20,000 stalls selling vada pav in Mumbai. Mumbai alone has many variations of the food based on the locality. Large fast food restaurant chains such as Kunjvihar Jumbo King in Mulund and Goli Vada Pav also primarily serve vada pav. Outside of Mumbai, a variant of vada pav is pav vada which is famous in Nashik. Annually, August 23 is celebrated as World Vada Paav Day. Preparation A boiled potato is mashed and mixed with chopped green chilli and garlic, mustard seeds, and spices (usually asafoetida and turmeric). The mass is then shaped into a ball, dipped into gram flour batter and deep fried. The resultant fritter is served by placing inside a bread bun, accompanied with one or more chutneys and fried green chilli. Gallery See also Aloo tikki Chinese bhel List of sandwiches Veggie burger Misal pav Pav bhaji References Indian cuisine Maharashtrian cuisine Street food in India Indian fast food Vegetarian sandwiches Vegetarian dishes of India