Can I make pav bhaji without butter?

Yes, you can use oil instead, but butter gives pav bhaji its authentic street-style taste.

Which vegetables are best for pav bhaji?

Potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, and capsicum are most common. You can also add beans or beetroot in small quantity.

How do I make pav bhaji spicier?

Increase red chilli powder and add a little extra pav bhaji masala at the end.

Street Food

Pav Bhaji

Indian Cuisine

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

0 cal0g protein0g carbs0g fat

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This recipe is also available in Hindi (हिंदी)

Pav Bhaji is a classic Mumbai street food made with a spicy mashed vegetable curry (bhaji) served with butter-toasted pav buns. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner or party snack.

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Boil potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and carrots until soft. Keep aside.
2
Heat butter in a pan.
3
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
4
Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies. Sauté briefly.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
6
Add pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
7
Add boiled vegetables and mash well into a thick bhaji.
8
Add water as needed to adjust consistency.
9
Simmer for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
10
Finish with butter and lemon juice.
11
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
12
Slit pav buns horizontally and keep ready.
13
Toast pav with butter and pav bhaji masala until golden.
14
Serve hot bhaji with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges.

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