Pav Bhaji
Spiced mashed vegetables in a buttery tomato sauce, served with griddled pav bread. A beloved Mumbai street food that's quick, vegetarian, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, potato)
- ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1.5 tsp pav bhaji masala spice blend
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole pav bread rolls (4)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams and smells nutty, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until it turns soft and golden, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add frozen vegetables and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes and sprinkle pav bhaji masala over the mixture.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender.
- 6
Mash the mixture with the back of a spoon until chunky-smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Heat remaining 1 tbsp butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- 8
Slice pav rolls in half. Lay them cut-side down on the griddle and toast until golden, ~2 minutes.
- 9
Divide bhaji between two bowls. Serve with toasted pav on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- separate skillet or griddle (10-inch)
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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