Bombay Pav Bhaji

Bombay Pav Bhaji is a popular street food from the bustling city of Mumbai, India. It is a flavorful and spicy vegetable mash served with buttered pav (bread rolls), making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

Bombay Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
  • 1 cup green peas, boiled
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pav bhaji masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 pav (bread rolls)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add the bell pepper and cauliflower. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  5. Stir in the pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  6. Add the mashed potatoes and green peas. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Toast the pav (bread rolls) with butter on a griddle until golden brown.
  8. Serve the hot and spicy pav bhaji with a dollop of butter, chopped onions, fresh coriander, and lemon wedges.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pan Griddle

Tools

Knife Cutting board Potato masher

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Bombay Pav Bhaji with a side of sliced onions, lemon wedges, and buttered pav.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. You can also add additional vegetables like carrots and capsicum to the bhaji.

Cost

$10