
Indian Pav Bhaji
A spicy and flavorful mashed vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls, a popular Mumbai street food.
20 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 capsicum, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 8 pav (bread rolls)
- Butter for toasting pav
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy. Add capsicum and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
Add mashed potatoes, chopped cauliflower, carrots, and green peas. Mix everything well.
Add a little water to adjust consistency. Mash the vegetables with a masher until smooth. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add remaining butter and lemon juice. Mix well and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
For the pav, slit the bread rolls horizontally without cutting through. Heat butter on a griddle, toast the pav until golden brown.
Serve hot pav bhaji with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges.
Chef's Tips
- Vegetable Variations: You can add other vegetables like beetroot or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of red chili powder and pav bhaji masala according to your spice preference.
- Butter: Don’t skimp on butter—it’s key to the authentic taste of pav bhaji.
- Mashing: Use a potato masher for a chunky texture or blend slightly for a smoother consistency.
- Leftovers: Store leftover bhaji in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat with a little water or butter before serving.