Ingredients
Butter - Traditionally Pav Bhaji is cooked in butter and I love using good quality butter like the Irish Kerry Gold. You can also use neutral cooking oil as a vegan option Vegetables - onion, peppers, potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and tomatoes are my go-to veggies to make Pav Bhaji. You can also add carrots, sweet potatoes, or beets if you like. Ginger and garlic - fresh ginger garlic paste adds an authentic taste to the Bhaji Tomato paste - Although optional, tomato paste adds a beautiful red hue to the Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji Masala - A good quality pav bhaji masala has all the necessary spices to make authentic Pav Bhaji at home. Brands such as Badshah and Everest are readily available in Indian grocery stores and I am also sharing details below on how to make pav bhaji masala at home. Spices - turmeric and Kashmiri red chili powder add a beautiful color to the final dish without too much heat
Best Pav to Serve with Pav Bhaji
The Curry (Bhaji) is served with soft buns or dinner rolls AKA pav that are not sweet. In the US, some cities have Indian Bakeries such as “Hot Breads” that make the traditional Indian Pav. If you have one near you, do grab their fresh soft buns, For the rest of us who may not have easy access to teh traditional Pav, buy buns or soft rolls from grocery stores that have 2 grams of sugar or less. I prefer buying soft potato buns, burgers buns, or Whole foods dinner rolls. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Mumbai Pav Bhaji is quite popular all over India as one of the most loved and flavorful street foods in addition to Kheema Pav, Kathi Rolls, and Misal Pav. If you love Indian street food do try this Gobi Manchurian Recipe that is a must with Hakka Noodles. A great combination of nutritious mixed vegetables in a lip-smacking tomato base, Paav Bhaji is one of the best ways to get your kids to eat their veggies. Step 3: Cook the rolls or buns
Select the high Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the yellow onion, ginger, garlic, and bell peppers, and sauté until the onion turns translucent about 5 minutes Add the cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and 2 teaspoons salt; pour in the water; and stir well with a wooden spoon, nudging loose any browned bits from the pot bottom
Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button, then select the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 6 minutes at high pressure Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot. Select the normal Sauté setting and mash all the veggies with a potato masher Stir in the tomato paste, pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, and turmeric, followed by 2 tablespoons butter (optional but highly recommended). Cover the pot with a glass lid (or another non-locking lid that fits), as the bhaji may start to splatter, and cook until heated through about 5 minutes Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pav bhaji masala, and chile powder if needed. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with the cilantro
Next, lightly butter and toast the pavs on a heated griddle or a pan
How to Serve Mumbai Street Style Paav Bhaji
The best way to serve piping hot Pav Bhaji is with warm buttery rolls or buns. Spoon the bhaji onto plates, sprinkle with red onion, and serve with the toasted buns and lime or lemon wedges on the side. You can also place the bhaji directly on the buns and serve it like sloppy joes. I often like to pair pav bhaji with either Veg Pulao or Sweet Coconut Rice for a full meal that works great for entertaining, game nights, or movie nights. My EASY Ice cream cake with pistachios makes for a great dessert too.
Storing
Leftover pav bhaji can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Tips to Make the Best Homemade Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji Masala or Spice Mix
Pav Bhaji gets its distinctive yumminess from a special spice blend, called Pav Bhaji Masala. There are several brands available at Indian grocery stores and I like to buy Everest Pav Bhaji Masala or Badshah Pav Bhaji Masala.
Favorite Indian drinks to serve with Pav Bhaji
Mango Lassi Rose Lassi Masala Doodh Ginger Lemonade Fresh Watermelon Juice Homemade Pomegranate Juice
More Easy Indian Recipes
Did you enjoy this easy-to-make, hearty meal? Here are my go-to recipes that not only make a delicious weeknight meal but also are perfect for entertaining:
4 tablespoons coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 6 Kashmiri red chilies, less if using a spicier variety 2-inch cinnamon stick 6 cloves 4 green cardamom 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Dry roast all of the above spices on medium heat. Allow the spices to cool down. Add the roasted spices along with 2 teaspoons of amchur {dry raw mango} powder to a spice grinder and make a fine powder, Store in an airtight container. Here are other substitutions to pav bhaji masala in a pinch - Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of homemade garam masala, 1 tablespoon of ground coriander, 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of amchur or dry mango powder.
Pav Bhaji Khichdi Ragda Patties Easy Vegetable Manchurian Chicken Kathi Rolls Anda Bhurji Pav Chana Masala
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