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Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji

Kankana Saxena
Pav Bhaji is a very popular Indian street food, especially in the streets of Mumbai! It's a very comforting dish and at the same time filling too. Perfect to grab a plate on the go on a busy day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Other Savory Dishes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
 

for the bhaji

  • 1 Medium size Potato
  • ½ Cauliflower head
  • 1 Medium size Eggplant
  • 2 Medium Carrots
  • 1 Small Red onion (Finely chopped)
  • 2 Medium size Tomato (Finely chopped or puréed)
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger
  • 2 Garlic clove (Finely chopped )
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoon pav bhaji masala
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Steam or boil the cauliflower florets, carrots, potatoes and eggplant.
  • Place a heavy bottom skillet on medium heat and pour 1 tablespoon butter with 1 teaspoon oil. Drop the grated ginger and garlic and give it a stir.
  • Scatter the finely chopped onions, sprinkle the salt and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the turmeric, chili powder, cumin powder and cook the spices for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomato or tomato purée and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they look soft and spices are cooked. Sprinkle the pav bhaji masala and stir it around.
  • Add the boiled vegetables and mash it to mix everything. Taste for salt and add more if needed. If it looks too dry, add a little water to make the consistency of the bhaji more runny.
  • Next, drop the peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste for salt and add any, if needed.
  • Drop the dollop of butter and give it a mix. Then, switch off the heat.
  • Place another flat pan on medium high heat. Rub a little butter on the butter rolls and gently press the butter side down on the hot pan.
  • Sprinkle finely chopped red onion and squeeze fresh lime juice on top of the bhaji. Serve it warm with butter rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serves 2Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 851mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy recipes, Indian Breakfast, Indian street food, vegetariain dish