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Pav Bhaji is one of the most popular street foods from Mumbai—a flavorful and spicy mashed vegetable curry served with buttery, toasted buns called pav. In Hindi, pav means bread, and bhaji means vegetables. This iconic Mumbai street food is made by cooking a mix of vegetables with a special blend of spices known as pav bhaji masala, which you can easily find in any Indian grocery store.
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In a pressure cooker, add green peas, cauliflower, and carrots with 1 cup of water. Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then let the pressure release naturally. You can boil the potatoes along with the vegetables if preferred.
Heat 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil in a kadhai or pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Add tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes. If using fresh tomatoes, add ¼ cup water and cook until softened.
Mix in pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and crushed kasuri methi. Add ¼ cup water and cook until the masala releases oil.
Add chopped capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
Add boiled potatoes and the cooked vegetables. Mash everything together using a potato masher until well combined.
Add lemon juice and 1 cup of water. Mix well, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter and garnish with chopped coriander. Let the bhaji rest for a few minutes before serving.
Slice the pav buns horizontally.
Brush with butter on both sides. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of pav bhaji masala.
Toast on a hot pan until golden and crispy on both sides.
Serve the hot and buttery bhaji with toasted pav.
Top the bhaji with a dollop of butter, chopped onions, and fresh coriander.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side for that extra tang.
Boiling all vegetables together saves time.
Fresh tomatoes work just as well as purée—choose based on preference.
Adjust butter and spice to suit your taste.
What is Pav Bhaji made of?
Pav Bhaji is made from mashed boiled vegetables like potatoes, peas, cauliflower, and carrots cooked with onions, tomatoes, and pav bhaji masala. It’s served with butter-toasted buns called pav.
What is Pav Bhaji Masala and where can I find it?
Pav Bhaji Masala is a special spice blend used to flavor the dish. It’s easily available at Indian grocery stores or online.
Can I make Pav Bhaji without a pressure cooker?
Yes! You can boil the vegetables in a regular pot until soft and mashable.
What kind of buns should I use for pav?
Use plain dinner rolls or soft burger buns. Toast them with butter on a pan before serving.
Can I make Pav Bhaji ahead of time?
Absolutely. Store it in the fridge and reheat before serving.
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