Wada or Vada Pav
What to Eat in Meghalaya
Wada or Vada Pav
The WadaPav also spelled VadaPav is a fastfood snackThe Indian Burger! It consists of a spicy, deep fried potato based patty (called the Wada) sandwiched between a thick square of bread that is similar to a burger bun (called the Pav). Thus the name WadaPav. This dish is usually served with sweet & sour sauces called chutney and fried salted green chilies. Wada pav is popular only in the state of Maharashtra, and not so well known in the rest of India. It is the preferred noontime snack for the masses and is sometimes had even for a main meal. Its popularity stems from the fact that it is very economical, filling and easily available. In a city like Pune or Mumbai there are numerous wadapav stalls and no matter where you may be in the city, you can always find one just around the corner.