Pav Bhaji Recipe - Simple and Delicious Recipe

Pav Bhaji

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Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish that originated in Mumbai. It consists of a spicy, mashed vegetable curry (bhaji) served with buttered, toasted bread rolls (pav). The dish is known for its rich flavors, vibrant color, and buttery taste.

Pav Bhaji Recipe:

Ingredients:

For Bhaji (Vegetable Curry): 
  • 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed) 
  • 1 cup cauliflower (finely chopped) 
  • 1½ cup green peas 
  • 1 small carrot (finely chopped) 
  • 1 small capsicum (finely chopped) 
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped) 
  • 2 tomatoes (finely chopped) 
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 1 tablespoon oil 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder 
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 
  • 1½ tablespoons pav bhaji masala 
  • Salt to taste 
  • 1 cup water 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves 
For Pav (Bread Rolls): 
  • 8 pav buns 
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 1½ teaspoon pav bhaji masala 
Instructions:

Vegetables preparation:
  • Chopped vegetables (carrots, Cauliflower, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, capsicum)
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  • In a pressure cooker add chopped vegetables, green peas, and tomatoes with fresh water and a pinch of salt.
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistle.
  • Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid, Mash cooked vegetables using a potato masher and set aside.

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Step 1: Preparing the Bhaji (Vegetable Curry)
  • Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add chopped onions, ginger and garlic, sautĆ© until golden brown. 
  • Add chopped capsicum, Stir and cook for a few minutes or until they turn soft. 
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt coriander powder and pav bhaji masala. Mix well. 
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  • Add mashed vegetables, adjust salt, and water as needed. Mash everything together using a potato masher. 
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  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
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  • Add lemon juice and chopped coriander. Mix well. 
Step 2: Preparing the Pav (Bread Rolls) 
  • Heat a tawa (griddle) and add butter. 
  • Sprinkle coriander leaves or pav bhaji masala over the butter. 
  • Slice the pav buns in half and toast them on the tawa until golden brown. 
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Watch how to make Pav Bhaji:



Step 3: Serving 
  • Serve hot bhaji with buttered pav, chopped onions, lemon wedges, and extra butter on top. 
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Enjoy!

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