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Pav Bhaji
5 from 3 votes

Pav Bhaji

Homemade Pav Bhaji recipe for a spiced vegetable curry served with buttery rolls. Delicious, flavorful easy Indian street food made at home!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 629 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potato about 12 ounces
  • 1 carrot , finely diced
  • 2 cups cauliflower , diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas frozen
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 red onion , diced
  • 1 green bell pepper , diced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger , finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 2 green chili finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup water
To Serve:
  • 12 dinner rolls
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onions , minced (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into 1/2" chunks.
  2. To a large pot add the potatoes, carrot, cauliflower and enough water to cover by 1 inch.
  3. Bring to a simmer on high heat and cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
  4. Drain the vegetables and mash them well with a potato masher.
  5. Remove from the pot into a large bowl and set aside.
  6. To your large pot add the butter, red onion and green bell pepper on medium heat.
  7. Stir well and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
  8. Add in the ginger, garlic and chilies, stir and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Add in the tomato paste, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, garam masala and turmeric.
  10. Stir until well mixed and cook for 2 minutes.
  11. Add in the potato mixture stir and water and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.
  12. Let simmer and cook until the mixture has the consistency of a chili or thickened soup.
To Serve:
  1. Cut the potato rolls in half. Add half the butter to a large skillet and place half the rolls cut side down in the pan.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then repeat with remaining butter and remaining rolls.
  3. Serve the Pav Bhaji in a bowl topped with a bit of butter, some cilantro and onions with the golden buttered rolls and lime wedges on the side. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 629kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1760mg (73%) Potassium 817mg (17%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3590IU (72%) Vitamin C 53mg (59%) Calcium 220mg (22%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629

% Daily Value*

Calories 629kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1760mg 73%
Potassium 817mg 17%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3590IU 72%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 220mg 22%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.