Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pav Bhaaji is definetly one of Mumbai's many favorite Street Food. The popularity of this dish has spread to other metropoliton's in India. Pav Bhaaji can also made at home with ease. Pav mean bread and Bhaaji is the spicy-tangy curry/gravy. And they both do make a delicious combination
Pav Bhaji picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
Speciality, , , , Main Ingredient
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Ingredients

 Chopped mixed vegetables1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cumin seeds1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Green chilies4
 Garam masala powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Dhaniya powder/Coriander powder1 Teaspoon
 Chaat masala2 Pinch
 Turmeric powder2 Pinch
 Pav bhaaji masala2 Tablespoon
 Butter4 Tablespoon
 Chilly To Taste
 Chilly powder To Taste
 Cilantro/Coriander1 Tablespoon
 Pav/Bread buns10
 Butter2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 146

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g25.3%

Saturated Fat 7 g34.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 24.2 mg8.1%

Sodium 703.7 mg29.3%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g11.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10.1%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 4 g8.7%

Vitamin A 23.8% Vitamin C 26.9%

Calcium 3.9% Iron 4.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

For making Bhaaji
Chop all mixed vegetables and either pressure cook them or boil in microwave for 10 minutes and mash them into a coarse mixture.

Heat a deep skillet. Add 2 tbs oil and 1 tbs butter. Add cumin seeds and slit green chillies. Add the mashed vegetables.

Add pav bhaaji masala, garam masala, dhaniya powder, salt and chilly powder. Mix thoroughly. Add 2 cups of water. Mash vegetables while stirring. Cover with lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes/until the bhaaji turns into brownish color.

Remove lid. Add 1 more tbs of butter and continue cooking until gravy thickens/reaches desired consistency(approx 5-10 minutes).

Garnish with cilantro.


For Pav
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Cut the pav's/buns into halves.

Heat a tawa/pan. Smear butter on the pan.

Roast the pav's on one side until they turn golden brown.

Serve with Hot Bhaaji.

Comments

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aparna.priya says :

Simply delicious and yummy.....
Posted on: 30 March 2009 - 8:54am
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foodwithme says :

Great looking food Snigdha. You have such interesting recipes posted here thought you might like to do some baking. I am hosting a baking event(details are on the home page blog). Looking forward to the support and participation of wonderful cooks like you.
Posted on: 9 March 2009 - 2:26am
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Snigdha says :

Thank you Vandana. Now that you have moved to Vizag, am sure you miss all the Vada pav's, Bhel puri, Pavi Bhaaji and all kinds of delicious Mumbai Street Food.
Posted on: 18 February 2009 - 5:58pm
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vandana says :

The pav bhaji looks yummy snigdha. Have been missing the dish ever since I moved from mumbai to vizag(am still to find a good place here that serves authentic pav bhaji). Ur pic has got me craving for it right in the morning itself. Have to make it soon my tastebuds are going crazy:)....
Posted on: 11 February 2009 - 11:59pm
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