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Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pav bhaji represents a very popular recipe in India that's liked by almost everyone, making it one of the country's most beloved street food dishes. This Mumbai specialty combines spiced vegetable curry with buttered bread rolls for the ultimate comfort food experience. The popularity of this dish throughout India demonstrates its universal appeal across different regions and age groups. This street food favorite showcases how simple ingredients can be transformed into something absolutely irresistible through proper spicing. The combination of flavorful bhaji (vegetable curry) with soft pav (bread) creates the perfect balance of textures and tastes that explains its widespread popularity.
This is a very popular recipe in India, liked by almost everyone. You may have to go to a nearby Asian Indian store to get the ‘Pav Bhaji Masala’ that is the special spice to bring the flavor (Masala means spice). Pav is actually the buns. Bhaji is the vegetables cooked with spice.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup green peas
1 cup grated carrots
4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
3 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 (2 inch square) dinner rolls
½ tablespoon butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Saute garlic and green chile for 30 seconds, then stir in onions and ginger. Cook until onions are brown. Add tomatoes, and cook until pasty. Stir in cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots and potatoes. Season with pav bhaji masala. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, and stir in lemon juice.
Toast the dinner rolls, and spread lightly with butter. Serve garnished with chopped onion, green chile and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 652 | Calories |
| 34g | Fat |
| 79g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 652 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 34g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 375mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 13g | 27% |
| Vitamin C 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium 202mg | 16% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 1161mg | 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.
