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Pav Bhaji

Cultural Context

Pav Bhaji is a popular street food from Mumbai, India, known for its rich flavors and vibrant colors. It originated in the 1850s as a quick meal for workers and has since become a beloved dish across the country, often enjoyed at roadside stalls and during festivals. The dish consists of a spicy vegetable mash served with buttered bread rolls, making it a hearty and satisfying option for any meal.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2-3 Medium Sized Potatoes
1 Diced Carrot
1 Diced Beetroot
7-8 Cauliflower Florets
2 Diced Tomatoes
1 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Fresh Green Peas
1/2 - 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
1-1.5 cup Water
5-6 Kashmiri Red Chilis
8-10 Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Oil
1 Finely Chopped Onion
1 Chopped Capsicum
2-3 Finely Chopped Green Chilis
2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Finely Chopped Tomato
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Spicy Red Chili Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2-3 tsps Pav Bhaji Masala
1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
1/2 Lemon Juice
Fresh Coriander
Few chunks of Butter
Dollop of Butter
Prepared Red Chili Garlic Paste
Fresh Coriander
Pav

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with better fats.

pav bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole wheat bread offers more fiber.

1

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

2

Add diced potatoes, carrot, beetroot, and cauliflower florets; sauté for a few minutes.

3

Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft.

4

Stir in salt, green peas, and Kashmiri red chili powder; mix well.

5

Add water and bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender.

6

Mash the mixture to your desired consistency.

7

In another pan, heat butter and sauté finely chopped onion until golden.

8

Add ginger garlic paste, chopped capsicum, and green chilies; sauté until fragrant.

9

Add the mashed vegetable mixture to the pan; mix thoroughly.

10

Stir in pav bhaji masala and dried fenugreek leaves; cook for a few more minutes.

11

Serve hot with pav, garnished with fresh coriander, lemon juice, and a dollop of butter.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmashing

Equipment Needed

panpotmasherknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pav BhajiPav Bhaji Masala

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