Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pav Bhaji is a popular street food in India, made of a mixture of spiced and mashed vegetables cooked together in a tomato-based sauce. It is typically served with soft bread rolls, called pav, which are lightly toasted and slathered with butter. The dish originates from Mumbai and is a favorite amongst people of all ages. It is a quick and easy meal that is both filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter, salted
- 3 whole Tomato finely chopped
- ¼ cup Green peas
- ½ cup capsicum / bell peppers finely chopped
- 2 whole Potatoes boiled & mashed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder Lal mirch powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric Haldi
- 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves dry fenugreek leaves
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro finely chop ped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 whole Onions finely chopped
- ½ whole lemon juice
- 3 tbps red food colour optional
- 8 pcs pav / bread roll
- 4 tsp butter, salted
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tsp pav bhaji masala
- 4 tsp coriander leaves / cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Make sure all your ingredients are organized and ready.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter and add vegetables ina a wok or pot. Cook and mash well.
- Add 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander leaves.
- Heat a tbsp of butter and add ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi. Then add 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 onion and ½ lemon juice.
- Saute well and then add 3 drops of red food colour. Continue to stir and mix.
- Boil and mash for 5 minutes adjusting consistency.
- Take the buns and place them on the tawa. Heat.
- Ta da! Serve pav and bhaji as pav bhaji.
Notes & Tips
- You can refrigerate and reheat the bhaji, if needed
- You can use pressure-cooker, or use a pot to steam the veggies
- Spices can be adjusted according to your taste
- You can use alternatives instead of butter
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Pav Bhaji Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
530
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
896
mg
39
%
Potassium
1166
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
88
g
29
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
5459
IU
109
%
Vitamin C
84
mg
102
%
Calcium
255
mg
26
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.