Pav Bhaji
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 mix makes the cooking process quicker and more convenient.
Curry Type: MILD
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 tablespoons Nosh Spice Pav Bhaji spice mix
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
For serving:
- Pav (bread rolls)
- Butter
- Chopped onions
- Lemon wedges
Recipe
- Boil or steam the mixed vegetables until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ready-to-use Pav Bhaji spice mix to the pan and sauté for a minute to release the flavors.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
- Add the boiled and mashed vegetables to the pan. Mix well to combine the vegetables with the spice mix.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the vegetables and spices together. You’re aiming for a slightly chunky, well-mixed texture.
- If needed, add a little water to achieve the desired consistency. Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Let the Bhaji simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, slit the pav bread rolls and lightly butter them. Toast the pav on a griddle or in a pan until they’re golden brown and crisp.
- Garnish the Bhaji with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the hot Bhaji with the toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges on the side.
- Enjoy your flavourful and satisfying Pav Bhaji!