Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish made with a mix of vegetables, spices, and served with buttered bread rolls. This recipe showcases how delicious vegetables can be when cooked with the right spices.

Pav Bhaji recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl of bhaji with 1 pav)

Vegetables

  • large carrots
    large carrots
    3
  • small potatoes
    small potatoes
    3
  • cauliflower
    cauliflower
    1
  • large onions
    large onions
    2
  • medium tomatoes
    medium tomatoes
    2
  • water
    water
    1cup
  • butter
    butter
    80g
  • oil or ghee
    oil or ghee
    2tbsp
  • chilli powder
    chilli powder
    1tsp
  • Pav Bhaji masala
    Pav Bhaji masala
    1tsp
  • Dhaniya powder
    Dhaniya powder
    1tsp
  • haldi
    haldi
    1pinch
  • garam masala
    garam masala
    1pinch
  • peas
    peas
    1
  • capsicum (optional)
    capsicum (optional)
    1

How to make Pav Bhaji

Cooking the Vegetables

  1. Step 1

    Add butter and spices including chilli powder, Pav Bhaji masala, Dhaniya powder, and a pinch of haldi in a pressure cooker.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chopped vegetables and water.

  3. Step 3

    Cook until you hear four whistles.

Preparing the Tadka

  1. Step 1

    In a pan, heat oil or ghee and add onions along with spices: chilli powder, Pav Bhaji masala, Dhaniya powder, a pinch of haldi, and garam masala.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped tomatoes and optional capsicum.

  3. Step 3

    Cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

  4. Step 4

    Add the cooked vegetables to the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in peas and additional butter.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

181.5kcal (9.07%)

Protein

0.3g (0.56%)

Carbs

1.0g (0.35%)

Sugars

0.0g (0.06%)

Healthy Fat

7.9g

Unhealthy Fat

12.7g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Cook the onions and tomatoes on high flame while stirring continuously for 5-8 minutes.

  2. When adding spices, lower the flame to medium and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

FAQS

  1. Can I use other vegetables in Pav Bhaji?

    Yes, you can use any vegetables of your choice such as bell peppers, green beans, or zucchini.

  2. Is Pav Bhaji spicy?

    The spice level can be adjusted according to your preference by varying the amount of chilli powder.

  3. Can I make Pav Bhaji vegan?

    Yes, simply replace butter with a plant-based alternative.

  4. What is the best way to serve Pav Bhaji?

    Pav Bhaji is best served hot with buttered bread rolls (pav) and garnished with chopped onions and coriander.

  5. How can I store leftover Pav Bhaji?

    You can store leftover Pav Bhaji in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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