How to make Pav Bhaji -
Probably the most popular Bombay fast food, it is enjoyed by both adults and youngsters.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Pavs (पाव), Cauliflower (फूलगोभी)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Pav Bhaji Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Pav Bhaji Recipe
Pavs 8
Cauliflower grated 1 cup
Green capsicum chopped 1 medium
Green peas ¼ cup
Potatoes boiled and peeled 3-4 medium
Pav bhaji masala 2 tablespoons + for sprinkling
Butter 4 tablespoons + for roasting
Onions chopped 2 medium + to serve
Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Tomatoes chopped 4 medium
Salt to taste
Red chilli paste 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespo + for sprinkling
Coriander sprig for garnish
Lemon wedges to serve
Method
Step 1
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a non-stick pan. Add onion, mix and sauté for a minute.
Step 2
Add ginger paste and garlic paste, mix and sauté well.
Step 3
Add tomatoes, mix and add salt, red chilli paste, mix and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Add cauliflower, capsicum and green peas and mix well. Add pav bhaji masala and mix well. Reduce heat, add some water, cover and cook till vegetables are done.
Step 5
Mash potatoes and add along with chopped coriander. Mash well with a masher.
Step 6
Add some water, mix, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Step 7
Slit pavs and apply butter on them.
Step 8
Heat 1 tablespoon butter on a non-stick tawa, sprinkle some chopped coriander and pav bhaji masala on it, place the pavs and roast them on both sides.
Step 9
Transfer the bhaji in a serving bowl and garnish with a coriander sprig. Place the bowl on a serving platter and serve immediately with roasted pavs, chopped onion and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1863 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 280.8 gm
Protein : 42.8 gm
Fat : 63.4 gm
Other : Fiber- 32.5gm
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