Summer is coming to an end, giving way to monsoons. In fact, some parts of India have already started to experience heavy rainfall. This then brought the temperature down and we thoroughly enjoyed the fresh air. Besides the verdant nature and patchy windows, what we enjoy most when there is a monsoon is our craving for delicious food. Monsoon is synonymous with chai, pakora, samosa and all things greasy and decadent. And we find ways to include these delicacies in our meals. Considering this, we offer the ultimate breakfast combo that will enhance the overall experience of the rainy season. Guess what?! It’s the ultimate vada pav with the bottle cut combo.
A staple for every Mumbaikar, vada pav defines comfort. Every morning, you’ll find people gathering in the water bar (chai-counter) to enjoy a spicy burger with a strong cup of tea. While we all know the term bottle cutting, have you ever wondered why it is called ‘cut’? According to Sudhir Malhotra, owner of Café Chai Bar, Mumbai, “People usually drink 2-3 cups of tea in a day. So the concept of bottle cutting came about. With bottle cutting, you drink half a cup of a bottle over and over again. ; but just the amount you’re drinking.” Learn how to make Mumbai’s special Vada pav and cut the bottle at home:
Vada Pav Recipe | How to make Mumbai-style Vada Pav:
Vada pav is possibly one of the simplest recipes you can come up with. You need to make aloo bonda (pakora), stuff the inside of a pav ladi with some chili garlic sauce and eat. That’s it. Click here for the classic vada pav recipe. We’ve also provided you with the fiery garlic chili sauce (for vada pav) recipe here.
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Vada Pav is one of the most loved food in Mumbai.
And if you want to get creative with the classic vada pav, we recommend you try some of our favorite recipes. Click here for unique vada pav recipes.
How to make Mumbai Style Cut Bottle:
As mentioned earlier, cut chai is kadak masala chai served half a cup. Let’s learn how to make masala chai. It is very simple. First boil milk and water along with chai masala, then add chai patti (tea leaves) and sugar and bring to a boil. Click here for the recipe.
Stretch the bottle and fill it halfway – and your cut, Mumbai-style mug is ready in no time.
Happy monsoon everyone!
About Somdatta SahaExplorer- this is what Somdatta likes to call himself. Whether it’s food, people or places, all she craves is to know the unknown. A simple aglio olio or daal-chawal and a good movie can set her off to a new day.
