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Pav Bhaji Recipe (Mumbai Street Style) You Must Try Now!

Pav Bhaji Recipe (Mumbai Street Style)

A delicious and spicy mashed vegetable dish served with buttered bread rolls, popular in Mumbai street food culture.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Street Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, peas, carrots, bell peppers)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 6 pav (bread rolls)
  • Additional butter for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil the mixed vegetables until soft, then mash them together.
  2. In a pan, heat butter and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  5. Add the mashed vegetables, pav bhaji masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  7. In another pan, toast the pav with butter until golden brown.
  8. Serve the bhaji hot with the toasted pav and additional butter on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
  • Serve with chopped onions and lemon wedges for added flavor.
  • Can be made vegan by using oil instead of butter.

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