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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
2 cups mixed vegetables
2 medium potatoes
1 large onion
2 medium tomatoes
1 cup green peas
4 tablespoons butter
8 pieces pav bread
2 tablespoons bhaji masala
1/4 cup cilantro
1 lemon
2 green chilies
1/2 cup capsicum
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1 teaspoon red chili powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Boil mixed vegetables and potatoes in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.

2

Chop capsicum finely and prepare the tadka separately.

3

In a pot, heat a generous amount of butter and add cumin seeds.

4

Sauté chopped onions until they are almost cooked, then add chopped capsicum.

5

Add turmeric, red chili powder, and bhaji masala to the sautéed mixture.

6

Once the vegetables are cooked, mash them together with the sautéed mixture.

7

Add chopped cilantro and mix well.

8

Cut pav bread in half and toast it in butter on a hot tawa until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmashing

Equipment Needed

potpanmasherknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pav BhajiPav Bhaji Masala

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