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Bold Mumbai Pav Bhaji: A Butter-Infused Delight

This delicious Pav Bhaji is a classic Mumbai street food, combining a rich vegetable mash with butter-toasted pav buns. Perfect for any meal of the day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Potato Masher
  • Spatula
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp Pav Bhaji masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Butter and Garnish

  • 4 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Chopped onions and lemon wedges for serving

Pav

  • 4 pav buns

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and pav bhaji masala. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
  • Add boiled and mashed vegetables (potatoes, peas, cauliflower, carrot, and bell pepper). Mix well and mash the vegetables further.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water for desired consistency. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate pan, toast pav buns with 2 tbsp butter until golden and crisp.
  • Serve bhaji garnished with fresh coriander, lemon juice, and a dollop of butter. Serve with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, roast the vegetables before mashing. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of red chili powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4.5mg
Keyword Indian Street Food, Pav Bhaji, Vegetarian
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