Sizzling Hot Pav Bhaji: A Zesty, Buttery Feast for Your Taste Buds!

Curry Type: MILD 

Pav Bhaji is a popular street food dish from Mumbai, India, made with a medley of vegetables and served with buttered and toasted bread rolls known as “pav.” Using a pre-made Nosh Spice Pav Bhaji Spice Mix makes the cooking process quicker and more convenient. 

Ingredients 

For the Bhaji: 

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, beans), chopped 
• 1 large onion, finely chopped 
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste 
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste 
• 1 cup tomato puree 
• 1 tablespoon Nosh Spice Pav Bhaji Mix 
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil 
• Salt to taste 
• Chopped cilantro for garnish 

For Serving: 

• Pav (bread rolls) 
• Butter 
• Chopped onions 
• Lemon wedges 

Cooking Method 

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables 

1. Boil or steam the mixed vegetables until tender. Drain and set aside. 

Step 2: Cook the Masala 

1. Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. 
2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. 
3. Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant. 
4. Add the Nosh Spice Pav Bhaji Mix and sauté for a minute to release the flavours. 

Step 3: Make the Bhaji 

1. Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala. 
2. Add the boiled and mashed vegetables to the pan. Mix well to combine the vegetables with the masala. 
3. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the vegetables and spices together, aiming for a slightly chunky, well-mixed texture. 
4. Add water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt to taste. 

Step 4: Toast the Pav 

1. Slit the pav bread rolls and butter them lightly. 
2. Toast the pav on a griddle or pan until golden brown and crisp. 

Step 5: Garnish and Serve 

1. Garnish the Bhaji with chopped cilantro. 
2. Serve hot Bhaji with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges on the side. 
3. Enjoy your flavourful and satisfying Pav Bhaji! 

Nutritional Information 

Combined Nutritional Value for Bhaji and Serving (Per Serving) 
(Assuming the recipe serves 4) 

• Calories: 660 kcal 
• Protein: 11.8g 
• Fat: 30.1g 
• Saturated Fat: 17g 
• Carbohydrates: 88.4g 
• Fiber: 16g 

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.