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