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 Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pav Bhaji is one of the most iconic and beloved street foods of Mumbai. A spicy, flavorful blend of mashed vegetables cooked in aromatic spices and served with buttery, toasted pav (bread rolls) – it’s a dish loved by all age groups. Here's a simple and delicious Pav Bhaji recipe you can easily make at home! 😋

👉 Ingredients for Pav Bhaji

For the Vegetable Bhaji:

  • Potatoes – 3 medium (boiled and mashed)

  • Cauliflower – 1 cup (finely chopped)

  • Green peas – ½ cup (boiled)

  • Capsicum (bell pepper) – 1 (finely chopped)

  • Tomatoes – 3 (finely chopped)

  • Onions – 2 (finely chopped)

  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

  • Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)

Spices:

  • Pav Bhaji Masala – 2 tbsp

  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp

  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Butter – 2–3 tbsp

  • Lemon – 1

  • Fresh coriander – for garnish

For the Pav:

  • Pav (Indian bread rolls) – 6 to 8

  • Butter – for toasting

  How to Make Pav Bhaji (Step-by-Step):

Step 1: Boil and Mash the Vegetables

  1. Wash and boil the potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.

  2. Once cooked, mash them thoroughly using a potato masher.

Step 2: Prepare the Bhaji (Vegetable Mix)

  1. Heat butter in a large pan or kadai.

  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute.

  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.

  5. Mix in the chopped capsicum and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

  6. Now add pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt.

  7. Add the mashed vegetables, mix well, and mash further in the pan.

  8. Cook for 5–10 minutes, adding water as needed to adjust the consistency.

Step 3: Toast the Pav

  1. Heat a tawa or pan.

     2 . Spread butter and toast the pav from both sides until golden and crisp.
Serve the hot and spicy bhaji topped with a dollop of butter and garnished with fresh coriander.

Pair it with butter-toasted pav, sliced onions, and a wedge of lemon on the side. 😍



If you loved this recipe, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family! 🌟 Also, drop a comment below and let me know how your Pav Bhaji turned out – I’d love to hear from you! 💬👇

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