One of the most famous street food dishes in India, Pav Bhaji, is a must-have Maharashtrian dish that brings together two elements - pav, a soft, buttered bread roll, and bhaji - a spicy side dish consisting of mashed vegetables and masala. It is a dish that’s synonymous with street food, but is also made in numerous homes as an evening snack and even for breakfast! There are plenty of elements t ... hat go into the Pav Bhaji recipe. It starts with making the bhaji, for which you may use various bhaji vegetables based on your preference and their availability. Some popular pav bhaji ingredients include potatoes, onions, tomatoes, peas, cauliflower, and capsicum. However, you can experiment with the ingredients and add cheese, paneer, or other vegetables like carrots, bottle gourd (lauki), and beans. Pav Bhaji generally takes around 15 to 20 minutes to make once the ingredients are prepped. Here’s how you can make pav bhaji at home, as a healthy alternative to eating outside. Adults love pav bhaji, but it is also a favorite dish among kids, who love the buttery pav and the delicious vegetable bhaji. This dish is a great way to get fussy kids to eat vegetables, too. You can make a less spicy version for children by reducing the amount of chili powder.
Salt
0.75 teaspoons
Refined Oil
2.5 teaspoons
Pav Bhaji Masala
0.5 teaspoons
Turmeric Powder
1 pinch
Red Chilli Powder
1 pinch
Coriander Powder
1 pinch
Yellow Chilli Powder
1 pinch
Amchur Powder
1 pinch
Black Salt
1 pinch
Potato
0.5 unit
Tomato
1 large piece
English Cucumber
1 small piece
Lemon
1 small piece
Haricot Bean
5 units
Carrot-regular
1 small piece
Capsicum Green-regular
1 small piece
White Pao
2 units
Cauliflower
1 piece
Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tablespoon
Tomato Puree
4 tablespoons
Water
1.75 glasses
Coriander Leaves
0.33 cups
Jeera Powder
1 pinch