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Pav Bhaji

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Pav bhaji originated as a quick lunch for Mumbai textile mill workers and has since become one of the city's most beloved street foods.

A spiced vegetable mash served with soft buttered bread rolls — a beloved Mumbai street food that turns humble vegetables into something richly satisfying.

Authentic India Pav Bhaji recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
385 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

3potatoes, boiled and mashed
1cauliflower, chopped and boiled
2tomatoes, chopped
1onion, diced
2 tbsppav bhaji masala
8pav (soft bread rolls)

Method

1

Soften onion, then add tomatoes and cook until pulpy.

2

Add pav bhaji masala and cook for a minute until fragrant.

3

Stir in the mashed potato and cauliflower, mashing further as it cooks together, adding water as needed for a thick consistency.

4

Toast the pav rolls in butter and serve alongside the bhaji, topped with a knob of butter.

Chef's Tip

Mashing the vegetables directly in the pan as they cook builds a richer, more cohesive texture than mashing separately.

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