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PAV BHAJI

Hearty Mumbai-Style Pav Bhaji — Rich & Spicy

Pav Bhaji is Mumbai’s most popular comfort food — a rich blend of buttery mashed vegetables infused with aromatic masalas, chili, and a dash of lemon juice. Served warm with crispy, buttery pav, chopped onions, and green coriander, this hearty meal brings together texture, flavor, and warmth in every bite. Perfect for a quick dinner, weekend treat, or when you want something rich, spicy, and truly satisfying!


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Rich and buttery Pav Bhaji with crispy toasted buns — Mumbai’s favorite comfort food.¯

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To make your Pav Bhaji extra rich and creamy, mash the vegetables thoroughly and cook them until silky smooth. Add a generous amount of butter for texture and flavor. Use fresh pav buns, toasted until crispy, for the perfect contrast. A dash of lemon juice just before serving brings a fresh, tangy balance to the rich and spicy mixture — making every bite truly irresistible!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Onions
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Capsicum
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Peas
  • 1tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup Well-cooked Potatoes
  • 1tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 2tsps Pav Bhaji Masala Powder
  • 1tsp Kashmiri Mirch
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2tbsp Chopped Green Coriander
  • 1tsp Amchoor Powder
  • 1tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Pav Breads
​Soft buns with creamy, spicy mashed vegetables — a classic Pav Bhaji plate.

PREPARATION STEPS

  1. Heat oil and melt 2tbsp of butter in a pan.
  2. Add chopped onions, capsicum, and peas. Fry for 2 minutes until the onions become soft.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for another minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
  5. Season with salt, kasuri methi, chili powder, and pav bhaji masala.
  6. Add well-cooked, diced potatoes and mix everything together.
  7. Using a masher, mash the mixture into a smooth paste.
  8. Pour in 300 ml of water and cook on high flame until it thickens. If needed, add more water to reach your preferred consistency.
  9. Once thick, add chopped green coriander, amchoor, and 1/4 cup of butter. Stir until well blended, then remove from fire.
  10. Melt 2tsps of butter in a separate pan, cut the pav bread in half, and toast until crispy.
  11. Serve warm with rich and buttery bhaji. Just before serving, add a dash of lemon juice over the curry and serve with chopped onions.


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