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The ultimate Mumbai street food! A vibrant medley of mashed vegetables cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato gravy, served with soft, buttery toasted buns. It's a flavor-packed, satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
For 4 servings
Cook the Vegetables
Prepare the Bhaji Base (Masala)
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The ultimate Mumbai street food! A vibrant medley of mashed vegetables cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato gravy, served with soft, buttery toasted buns. It's a flavor-packed, satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 690.98 calories per serving with 15.55g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook Tomatoes and Spices
Combine and Finish the Bhaji
Toast the Pav (Buns)
Serve Hot
Grate a generous amount of Amul or mozzarella cheese over the hot bhaji just before serving.
Add 100g of crumbled or finely cubed paneer to the bhaji during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Replace potatoes with raw bananas and skip the onions and garlic. Use cabbage and plantains as the base vegetables.
Sauté 150g of chopped mushrooms along with the onions and capsicum for an earthy flavor.
Adapted versions of this recipe for specific dietary needs:
The bhaji is loaded with a variety of vegetables like carrots, peas, cauliflower, and capsicum, providing essential vitamins (A, C, K) and minerals like potassium and folate.
The high vegetable content makes this dish rich in dietary fiber, which is crucial for good digestion, promoting gut health, and helping you feel full and satisfied.
Tomatoes, onions, and spices like turmeric are rich in antioxidants like lycopene and curcumin, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
One serving of Pav Bhaji, which includes about 1.5 cups of bhaji and two buttered pav buns, contains approximately 650-750 calories, depending on the amount of butter used.
It's a mixed bag. The 'bhaji' is very healthy as it's packed with a variety of vegetables. However, the generous use of butter and the refined flour 'pav' add significant calories and fat. To make it healthier, reduce the butter, use whole wheat pav, and serve with a side salad.
Absolutely. You can boil the vegetables in a large, covered pot on the stovetop. It will take longer, about 20-25 minutes, but the result will be the same. Just ensure they are soft enough to mash easily.
Yes, the bhaji freezes exceptionally well. Cool it completely, store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container, and it can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.
While using a store-bought Pav Bhaji masala is highly recommended for authentic flavor, in a pinch you can use a mix of garam masala (2 parts), coriander powder (2 parts), cumin powder (1 part), and amchur/dry mango powder (1 part).
To increase the heat, you can add more finely chopped green chilies along with the ginger-garlic paste. You can also add a teaspoon of a spicier red chili powder (like cayenne or deggi mirch) along with the Kashmiri chili powder.