Authentic Mumbai Street-Style Pav BhajiVeg
Bring the authentic taste of Mumbai street food to your kitchen with this easy Pav Bhaji recipe. This classic dish features a flavorful, buttery medley of mashed potatoes, peas, and tomatoes, spiced with a perfect blend of aromatic masalas. Served with soft, butter-toasted ladi pav, finely chopped onions, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, it is the ultimate comfort meal. Follow this simple method to recreate the iconic, tangy, and spicy street-style experience at home.
Ingredients
Vegetable Base:
500 g Potato (chopped)
100 g Green Peas
500 g Tomato (chopped)
to taste Salt
as needed Water
For the Masala:
200 g Butter
200 g Onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
4 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Garlic Paste
1 medium Green Capsicum (chopped)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
to taste Salt
For Assembly & Serving:
Ladi pav
Butter
Chopped onions
Chopped coriander
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Vegetable Base
1
In a pan, add the roughly cut potatoes, green peas, chopped tomatoes, and water.
2
Add salt to taste.
3
Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until all the vegetables are soft and fully cooked.
4
Once done, remove from heat and mash the mixture thoroughly using a potato masher. You may add a little extra water to ensure the consistency is soft and mushy.
Step 2— Prepare the Masala Base
1
Heat a separate pan to a moderate temperature and add butter.
2
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until softened.
3
Stir in the cumin seeds, garlic paste, and chilli powder, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.
4
Add the chopped capsicum, turmeric powder, and garam masala to the pan and mix.
Step 3— Combine and Finish the Bhaji
1
Add the mashed vegetable pulp into the pan with the masala.
2
Mix everything together until combined evenly.
3
Add red food-grade color (if using) for a street-style appearance.
4
Adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of water as needed.
5
Keep the bhaji on a slow simmer to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 4— Toast the Pav
1
Slice the ladi pav buns.
2
Apply a generous amount of butter to the pav and toast them on a hot griddle until they are golden and buttery.
Step 5— Serving
1
Serve the hot bhaji in a bowl topped with a dollop of butter and fresh coriander.
2
Serve alongside the toasted buttered pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
5 servings per recipe
