Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pav Bhaji is a flavorful Indian street food dish made with a spiced vegetable mash served with buttery pav buns. Perfect for any meal of the day.
Equipment
- Large pan or kadai
- Spatula
- Potato masher
- Tawa or griddle
Ingredients
For Bhaji:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- 1/2 cup boiled peas
- 3 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Pav Bhaji masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
For Pav:
- 8 pav buns
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Prepare the Bhaji:
- Heat butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and green chili, cook until soft.
- Mix in boiled peas and mashed potatoes.
- Add turmeric, pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, and salt.
- Mash everything well and cook for 10 minutes, adding water if needed.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Toast the Pav:
- Heat a tawa or griddle and add butter.
- Slice the pav buns and toast them until golden brown.
Serve Hot:
- Serve the bhaji with toasted pav, topped with butter, onions, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust spices according to your preference.
- Storage: Store leftover bhaji in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Variation: Add bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor.
