Authentic Mumbai Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe
1 hour 15 minutes
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About Authentic Mumbai Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe
Craving the vibrant flavors of Mumbai street food? This recipe recreates the iconic Pav Bhaji, a delicious and deeply satisfying vegetable curry served with soft buttered bread rolls. My version captures that authentic street-food taste I remember from my childhood, bringing a piece of Mumbai to your kitchen.If you haven't already, check out my recipe for soft and spongy pav buns on my YouTube channel, Honeypot Recipes, or my detailed blog post on Plattershare. This Pav Bhaji recipe is the perfect complement!Get ready to experience the magic of this beloved Indian dish. The video linked below will guide you through every step for the best results.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook45 minutes
Total1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pav Bhaji
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 medium Bell Peppers bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 4 medium Potatoes approximately 350g, boiled and mashed
- 6 medium Tomatoes approximately 500g, pureed
- 1/2 cup Peas fresh or frozen, green
- 1/4 cup Coriander finely chopped
- 4 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaf dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Chilies adjust to taste, or 1-2 tsp red chili powder, red
- 400 ml Water as needed
For Serving
- 6-8 Pav Rolls bread rolls
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Finely chop the onion, capsicum, coriander leaves, and boiled potatoes. If using fresh peas, cook them until tender. Frozen peas can be used directly.
Make the Pav Bhaji
- Heat butter in a large pan or tava over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and capsicum, cooking for about a minute.
- Add the chopped onions and salt, cooking until softened. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the pureed tomatoes, green peas, and chopped potatoes. Mix well. Cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their juices.
- Mash the vegetables thoroughly to create a smooth puree. There should be no large chunks remaining.
- Stir in the garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, pav bhaji masala, and kasuri methi. Mix well.
- Season with salt to taste, and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Continue mashing, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. The smoother the better!
- Stir in 1 tbsp of butter. Mash again for a final time and set aside.
Prepare the Garnish
- In a separate pan, melt butter. Add finely chopped onions and capsicum, sautéing until soft.
- Add red chili paste (adjust to taste) and cook until the oil separates.
- Stir in 1 tsp pav bhaji masala and some chopped coriander. Add a little water and cook for a minute.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked pav bhaji to the pan with the onion-capsicum garnish. Mix well and mash gently. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and a pat of butter. Serve hot with pav rolls.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Pav Bhaji
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of unsalted and salted butter.
- If you don't have pav bhaji masala, you can easily make your own using a blend of spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and a touch of chili powder.
- To enhance the color, add a pinch of turmeric powder to the bhaji along with other spices.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your liking. Some prefer a spicier bhaji, while others prefer a milder version.
Recipe Video
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 1508mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2468IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
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This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.
What a flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing.