Pav Bhaji Recipe Ingredients
For Bhaji :
- 2 potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1 cup cauliflower (boiled and mashed)
- 1/2 cup green peas (boiled)
- 1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1½ tbsp pav bhaji masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
For Pav:
- 8 pav buns
- 2 tbsp butter
- A pinch of pav bhaji masala or chaat masala (optional for toasting)
For Garnish:
- Chopped onions
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh coriander
- Extra butter
Easy Pav Bhaji Recipe
Step 1
- Boil potatoes, peas, and cauliflower until soft.
- Mash them lightly with a fork or masher.
- Chop onions, tomatoes, and capsicum finely.
Step 2
- Heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil in a large pan.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
Step 3
- Add turmeric, chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt.
- Cook till the oil starts to separate and the masala turns aromatic.
Step 4
- Add the mashed vegetables and chopped capsicum.
- Mix and mash everything well using a potato masher.
- Add water gradually and keep mashing until the bhaji becomes thick and smooth.
Step 5
- Add a little more butter for richness.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes on a low flame, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
- Slit pav buns in half or you can use full buns.
- On a flat tawa, melt butter and sprinkle a little pav bhaji masala.
- Toast the pav until golden and crisp on both sides.
Step 7
- Serve the bhaji with toasted pav, lemon wedges, chopped onions, coriander, and a cube of butter on top.
Pav Bhaji Recipe in Hindi (पाव भाजी कैसे बनाएं)
सामग्री:
- 2 उबले आलू
- 1 कप फूलगोभी
- ½ कप मटर
- ½ कप शिमला मिर्च
- 2 प्याज़, 2 टमाटर (बारीक कटे हुए)
- 1 बड़ा चम्मच अदरक-लहसुन पेस्ट
- 2-3 बड़े चम्मच मक्खन
- 2 बड़े चम्मच तेल
- 1½ बड़े चम्मच पाव भाजी मसाला
- ½ चम्मच हल्दी, लाल मिर्च पाउडर
- नमक स्वादानुसार
- पानी (आवश्यकतानुसार)
- 8 पाव, नींबू, प्याज़, हरा धनिया
विधि:
- सब्ज़ियों को उबालकर मैश कर लें।
- पैन में मक्खन-तेल गर्म कर के प्याज़ भूनें।
- अदरक-लहसुन पेस्ट डालें, फिर टमाटर और मसाले डालें।
- अब सारी मैश की हुई सब्ज़ियाँ डालें और अच्छी तरह मिक्स करें।
- पानी डालकर भाजी को गाढ़ा और स्मूद होने तक पकाएं।
- पाव को मक्खन में सेक लें और गरम भाजी के साथ परोसें।
Customizations and Variations
| Variation | What to Do |
| Jain Pav Bhaji | Skip onions, garlic, and potatoes. Use raw banana and more capsicum. |
| Cheese Pav Bhaji | Add grated cheese on top just before serving. |
| Paneer Pav Bhaji | Add grated paneer to the bhaji for richness. |
| Spicy Street-Style | Add extra chili powder and butter. Use flat tawa for frying. |
| Healthy Pav Bhaji | Use olive oil, reduce butter, and add beetroot, spinach, or oats flour for thickness. |
FAQ
What is pav bhaji made of?
→ Pav bhaji is made from mashed mixed vegetables (like potatoes, peas, cauliflower) cooked with onions, tomatoes, butter, and pav bhaji masala. It’s served with toasted pav (bread rolls).
Can I use store-bought pav bhaji masala?
→ Yes! Use a trusted brand like Everest or MDH. For extra flavor, add a pinch of garam masala.
How to make pav bhaji without butter?
→ Replace butter with oil or ghee. You can still get good flavor by increasing masala and using fresh coriander.
What vegetables can I use in pav bhaji?
→ Common vegetables include potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, and capsicum. You can also add beets, beans, or zucchini.
Is pav bhaji healthy or junk food?
→ It depends on how you prepare it. Reduce butter, add more veggies, and use whole wheat pav for a healthier version.
Can I make pav bhaji in advance?
→ Yes! You can refrigerate the bhaji for 2–3 days or freeze it for up to 2 weeks. Reheat and toast fresh pav before serving.
Why is my bhaji too runny or thick?
→ Adjust water quantity. If too thin, cook uncovered to reduce. If too thick, add a bit of warm water and simmer.
