Pav Bhaji

Dive into the flavors of Mumbai with this classic Pav Bhaji recipe, a vibrant street food favorite that combines a medley of mashed vegetables simmered in a rich, spiced tomato base. Featuring a delightful blend of potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and carrots, enhanced with aromatic pav bhaji masala and a touch of butter, this recipe is comfort food at its finest. Perfectly paired with buttery, toasted pav (soft bread rolls), this one-pot dish is easy to make and ready in just under an hour. Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish, and enjoy a delicious taste of India from the comfort of your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• 200 grams cauliflower
• 100 grams green peas
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium capsicum
• 2 medium onions
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 8 pieces pav (bread rolls)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into small cubes. Cut the cauliflower into small florets.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and carrots. Add enough water to cover the vegetables, and boil until they are tender.

Step 3

Drain the boiled vegetables and set aside. Mash them using a potato masher or fork.

Step 4

Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, and capsicum.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 6

Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 7

Add the tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.

Step 8

Add the chopped capsicum, pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook the spices with the vegetables for about 5 minutes until the oil starts to separate.

Step 9

Add the mashed vegetables to the pan and mix well with the spice mixture. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, adding little water if necessary to achieve a thick curry consistency.

Step 10

Add the juice of half a lemon and adjust the salt to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Step 11

In another pan, heat the remaining butter and lightly toast the pav (bread rolls) until they are golden crispy on both sides.

Step 12

Serve the bhaji hot, garnished with a knob of butter and chopped coriander, accompanied by the toasted pav and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2337.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2690.0

Total Fat 69.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 4990.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.5g	0%
Total Sugars 78.9g
Protein 68.0g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 530.9mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 6807.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 67.1%