The classic Mumbai-style mashed vegetable dish with buttery pav.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 – 15 min | 🍳 Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
For the Bhaji (Mashed Vegetable Curry):
- Potatoes – 3 large (boiled, peeled, and mashed)
- Green Peas – ½ cup (boiled)
- Capsicum (Bell Pepper) – 1 small (finely chopped)
- Tomatoes – 3 large (pureed or finely chopped)
- Onions – 2 large (finely chopped)
- Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
- AV Pav Bhaji Masala – 2 tbsp
- Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – To taste
- Butter – 2 tbsp (for cooking)
- Water – 2 cups (adjust for desired consistency)
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
For the Pav (Bread Rolls):
- Pav (Soft Bread Rolls) – 8 pieces
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- AV Pav Bhaji Masala – ½ tsp
For Garnish & Serving:
- Fresh Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Chopped Onions – ½ cup
- Lemon Wedges – For serving
Instructions
For Pav Bhaji:
- Boil & Mash the Vegetables:
- Boil potatoes, peas, and until soft.
- Mash them well using a potato masher.
- Prepare the Bhaji:
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pan.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chopped capsicum and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating (about 5 minutes).
- Add the Spices:
- Add AV Pav Bhaji Masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring well.
- Mash & Simmer:
- Add the boiled mashed vegetables to the pan.
- Pour 1.5 to 2 cups of water and mix well.
- Using a masher, mash everything together while it simmers for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Toast the Pav:
- Heat a tawa (flat pan) with 2 tbsp butter.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp Pav Bhaji Masala over the butter.
- Toast the pav on both sides until golden and slightly crispy.
Serving Suggestions
- Garnish the bhaji with chopped coriander leaves and a dollop of butter.
- Serve with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges on the side.
Essential Tips
- For a richer taste, use butter instead of oil. Mumbai street vendors use Amul butter for the best flavor.
- Mashing well is key to getting the signature street-style texture.
- Adjust water quantity depending on how thick or thin you want your bhaji.
- For extra spice, add a bit of black salt or chaat masala before serving.
- For a smoky flavour, try the dhungar (charcoal smoking) method by placing a burning charcoal piece in a small bowl inside the bhaji pot, adding a few drops of ghee, and covering it for a minute
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Pav Bhaji Masala
Price: Price range: ₹47.00 through ₹90.00
