Low Carb Vadapav
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a beloved Indian street food with this Low Carb Vadapav recipe! Perfect for keto enthusiasts and those seeking healthier alternatives, this innovative version swaps out traditional potato vadas and fluffy bread rolls for nutrient-rich cauliflower patties and low-carb buns or keto almond flour buns. Spiced to perfection with turmeric, red chili powder, and aromatic curry leaves, the cauliflower vadas are coated in a crispy almond flour batter and shallow-fried to golden brown goodness. Paired with creamy keto-friendly green and garlic chutneys, and garnished with fresh cilantro and minced green chili, this recipe delivers all the bold, comforting flavors of classic vadapav without the carbs. Ready in under an hour, it’s an irresistible and nutritious street food makeover that’s sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cauliflower florets
- 50 grams Almond flour
- 2 teaspoons Psyllium husk
- 2 whole Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Full-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 20 grams Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 6 leaves Curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coriander (cilantro), chopped
- 1 whole Green chili, minced
- 2 whole Low-carb buns or keto almond flour buns
- 2 tablespoons Keto-friendly green chutney
- 2 tablespoons Keto-friendly garlic chutney
Instructions
Steam the cauliflower florets until tender, then mash them into a smooth, lump-free mixture.
In a bowl, combine the mashed cauliflower, 1 tablespoon of almond flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Mix well to form a uniform dough for the filling.
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, allowing them to crackle. Add the spiced cauliflower mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Shape the cooled cauliflower mixture into two round patties (vada). Set aside.
Prepare the almond flour batter for coating by mixing the remaining almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, whisked egg, yogurt, and a pinch of salt to make a thick batter.
Heat another tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat. Dip each cauliflower patty into the batter to coat it evenly, and then shallow fry in the pan until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove and set aside.
If using pre-made low-carb buns, toast them lightly in a dry pan. If making buns from scratch, bake them beforehand using almond flour as the base.
Spread keto-friendly green chutney on one side of each bun and garlic chutney on the other.
Place one vada (cauliflower patty) in between the buns. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and finely minced green chili for extra heat, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Low Carb Vadapav!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 3464 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
