Pav Bhaji Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Indian
Pav Bhaji Recipe
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Pav bhaji is an Indian spicy vegetable curry of mashed vegetables served with dollops of butter and hot buttered buns, a highly popular street food dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or more to taste - or use vegetable oil
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 2-3 fresh green chilies diced (use bell for milder, or local spicy chilies)
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste or use minced
- 2 large tomatoes finely diced
- 2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or use other red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 large carrot finely diced
- ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
- 1.5-2 cups water or more as needed
- For Serving. Dollops of butter, fresh chopped cilantro, chopped onion, soft bread rolls or buns and butter, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium sized pot or a large pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook 5-6 minutes to soften.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring.
- Add the tomatoes and stir. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the ground Kashmiri red chilies (or other red chili powder), garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, chickpeas, potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and peas. Stir.
- Pour in 2 cup water, or enough to just cover the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the mixture if very soft.
- Use a large fork or potato masher to mash the pan mixture to your preference. You can also use a food processor or stick blender. Garnish with dollops of butter, chopped cilantro and onion with lemon wedges on the side.
- For the Buns: Split the buns in half then generously butter both sides. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and toast the buns, butter side down, 1-2 minutes, or until toasted. Serve.
Notes
- It’s great to scoop the curry onto the buns and enjoy.
- Nutritional information estimated without buns or garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2313IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2313IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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