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Pav Bhaji

Explore the flavors of Mumbai with our step-by-step Pav Bhaji recipe! This renowned street dish is a symphony of spices served with soft pav to give you a flavor of the vibrant culinary culture. Recreate the enchantment at home for a culinary adventure through the heart of Mumbai.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Pav Bhaji
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan orgriddle2. 3.4. 5. 6. 7.
  • Potato masher
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Spatula
  • Small bowls for chopped vegetables
  • Serving plates
  • Toaster or pan for pav

Ingredients

  • For the Bhaji:
  • - 3 large potatoes boiled and mashed
  • - 1 cup cauliflower finely chopped
  • - 1 cup green peas
  • - 1/2 cup carrots finely chopped
  • - 1/2 cup bell peppers finely chopped
  • - 1 cup tomatoes finely chopped
  • - 1 large onion finely chopped
  • - 1/4 cup butter
  • - 1 tablespoon oil
  • - 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji masala
  • - 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • - Salt to taste
  • - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • For the Pav:
  • - 8 pav bread rolls
  • - Butter for toasting

Notes

Step-by-Step Recipe:

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables.
  1. Boil the potatoes until soft, then peel and mash them.
  2. Finely cut the cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Step 2: Cook the vegetables.
  1. Heat the oil and butter in a pan.
  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes and simmer until softened.
  5. Combine all of the chopped vegetables, peas, and mashed potatoes. Mix well.
  6. Combine the Pav Bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Cook the mixture over medium heat, mash the veggies with a potato masher.
Step 3: Toast the Pav.
  1. Slice the pav horizontally.
  2. Heat a pan or toaster, add the butter, and toast the pav until golden brown.
Step 4: Serve.
  1. Garnish the bhaji with fresh coriander leaves.
  2. Serve the bhaji hot, beside the toasted pav.