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My Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pav bhaji recipe brings Mumbai's most famous street food to your kitchen with this delicious vegetable curry served with buttered bread. This popular Maharashtra fast food combines mixed vegetables in a spicy, flavorful curry that's traditionally served with soft pav (bread rolls). The hearty vegetable mixture creates a satisfying meal that's both nutritious and incredibly tasty. Originally from Mumbai and Pune, this street food favorite has become beloved throughout India. The combination of spiced vegetables and buttered bread creates comfort food that's perfect for any time of day.
Pav bhaji is a fast food mostly famous in Maharashtra (mostly Mumbai and Pune). Pav in Marathi means bread and bhaji is a term for a curry and vegetable dish. It is usually sold on the carts on the streets. My mom used to make this at home, as we don’t get it in Andhra Pradesh. This is her recipe which I absolutely adore. You can always add any vegetables (like cauliflower, cabbage) that you might have at home. This can be a great meal or a light snack. Serve hot with slightly toasted pav or bread.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 cups water, plus more as needed
3 medium potatoes
1 medium carrot, halved
1 cup green peas
½ tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 large green chile peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala, or to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of a pressure cooker. Place a trivet into the pressure cooker and turn the heat on high. Add potatoes, carrot, and green peas in a single layer in the pressure cooker and lock the lid.
Cook over high heat until the pressure regulator reaches 15 psi, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow pressure to drop naturally, 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove vegetables and smash.
Meanwhile, grind ginger-garlic paste and green chile peppers together in a mortar and pestle until well mashed together.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic-chili paste and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green pepper, cover, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and a little water.
Simmer over low heat until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with pav bhaji masala and a little chili powder.
Stir in boiled smashed vegetables and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 231 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 231 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Sodium 101mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 146mg | 162% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 1185mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
