How to make Pav Bhaji at home - Homemade Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food that combines a spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served with buttery bread rolls (pav). Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients

For the Bhaji:

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp butter (or oil)
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon

For the Pav:

• 8 pav buns
• 2 tbsp butter
• A pinch of pav bhaji masala (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Boil the potatoes, cauliflower, and peas until soft. Drain and mash them lightly, keeping some texture.

Step 2: Make the Bhaji

1. Heat butter in a large pan or kadhai. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
4. Toss in the green bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and pav bhaji masala. Mix well.
6. Add the mashed vegetables to the pan. Mix thoroughly and add 1 cup of water (adjust for desired consistency).
7. Let the bhaji simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt as needed.
8. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 3: Toast the Pav

1. Heat a flat griddle or tawa. Spread butter on it and sprinkle a pinch of pav bhaji masala (optional).
2. Slice the pav buns horizontally and toast them on the griddle until golden and crisp.

Step 4: Serve

Serve the bhaji hot with buttered pav on the side. Garnish the bhaji with a dollop of butter and extra coriander. Add sliced onions and lemon wedges for a complete street-food experience.

Enjoy your homemade Pav Bhaji! It’s flavorful, comforting, and perfect for any meal.