Authentic Maharashtrian Pav Bhaji with Warm Buttered Pav
A vibrant and buttery street food favorite loaded with mashed vegetables and aromatic spices. Served alongside lightly toasted, butter-soaked soft pav buns for an indulgent treat.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas together until completely tender, then mash them coarsely using a potato masher.
2
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large pan or tawa over medium heat, add finely chopped onions, and sauté until translucent.
3
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and chopped bell pepper, cooking for another two minutes until fragrant.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, and pav bhaji masala, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and oil begins to separate.
5
Mix in the mashed vegetable blend along with a splash of water and salt to taste, simmering for ten minutes while continuously mashing the mixture together.
6
Finish the bhaji with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of chopped coriander leaves.
7
Slice the pav buns horizontally, toast them generously with butter on a hot tawa until golden brown, and serve hot alongside the bhaji.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled
1 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup green peas
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
8 soft pav buns
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.