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Khada Pav Bhaji, Restaurant Style Pav Bhaji

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khada pav bhaji recipe | restaurant style khada pav bhaji | akkha pav bhaji | with 27 amazing images.

 

Khada Pav Bhaji is a variation of the popular Indian street food, Pav Bhaji. "Khada" means "standing" or "whole" in Hindi, and refers to the way the vegetables are coarsely mashed, leaving some chunks intact. This gives the bhaji a rustic texture and heartier feel compared to the smooth, mashed version. Learn how to make khada pav bhaji recipe | restaurant style khada pav bhaji | akkha pav bhaji |

 

Khada Pav Bhaji is a delightful variation of the popular Indian street food, Pav Bhaji. What sets it apart is that the vegetables are not mashed into a smooth paste but are instead kept in small, chunky pieces. This gives the dish a unique texture and allows you to savor the individual flavors of each vegetable.

 

The preparation involves cooking a medley of vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, peas, and bell peppers in a rich tomato-based gravy. The restaurant style khada pav bhaji is then generously spiced with a blend of aromatic spices, including pav bhaji masala, which gives it its signature flavor. Khada Pav Bhaji is typically served with buttered pav (bread rolls) and garnished with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

 

pro tips to make khada pav bhaji: 1. Don't mince your vegetables! Aim for roughly chopped pieces. This is crucial for the "khada" (standing) texture. 2. Don't skimp on the butter! It adds richness and depth to the dish. Use both regular butter and white butter if available for that authentic street style flavor. 3. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end adds a tangy kick that balances the richness of the butter and spices.

 

Enjoy khada pav bhaji recipe | restaurant style khada pav bhaji | akkha pav bhaji | with detailed step by step photos.

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Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

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Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For the khada bhaji
 

  1. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the capsicum and tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, turmeric powder, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while mashing it lightly with a masher. Do not mash it too much as we need whole vegetables.
  4. Switch off the flame, add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Keep aside.


For the buttered pavs
 

  1. Slit all the ladi pavs.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a non-stick tava (griddle) , put ½ tsp pav bhaji masala, place 2 slit ladi pavs on it and cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  3. Repeat step 2 to cook 6 more ladi pavs in 3 more batches.


How to serve
 

  1. Just before serving, re-heat the khada bhaji and serve with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.

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Khada Pav Bhaji, Restaurant Style Pav Bhaji recipe with step by step photos

How to make roadside famous khada bhaji

 

    1. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan.

      Step 1 – <p>Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan.</p>
    2. Add the 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste. Many people even prefer adding Chilli Garlic Chutney.

      Step 2 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">2 tsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-garlic-lehsun-lahsun-348i#ing_2752"><u>garlic (lehsun) paste</u></a>. Many people even prefer adding <a …
    3. Also, add the 1 cup chopped onion. Jains can skip adding onion.

      Step 3 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Also, add the 1 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-onions-pyaz-pyaaz-kanda-548i#ing_2327"><u>chopped onion</u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">. Jains can skip adding onion.</span></p>
    4. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. 

      Step 4 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.&nbsp;</span></p>
    5. Add the 1/2 cup chopped capsicum.

      Step 5 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1/2 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-capsicum-shimla-mirch-bell-pepper-163i#ing_2311"><u>chopped capsicum</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    6. Add the 1 cup chopped tomato.

      Step 6 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-tomatoes-tamatar-639i#ing_2361"><u>chopped tomato</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    7. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

      Step 7 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while …
    8. Add the 1/2 cup boiled cauliflower florets.

      Step 8 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1/2 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-cauliflower-phool-gobi-phool-gobhi-174i#ing_2598"><u>boiled cauliflower florets</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    9. Add the 1/2 cup boiled green peas.

      Step 9 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1/2 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-green-peas-matar-hare-matar-vatana-180i#ing_2431"><u>boiled green peas</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    10. Add the1 1/2 cups boiled potato cubes.

      Step 10 – <p>Add the<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1 1/2 cups </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-potatoes-aloo-alu-batata-710i#ing_2605"><u>boiled potato cubes</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    11. Add the 2 1/2 tsp chilli powder.

      Step 11 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">2 1/2 tsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i"><u>chilli powder</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    12. Add the 1 1/2 tbsp pav bhaji masala.

      Step 12 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1 1/2 tbsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-pav-bhaji-masala-298i"><u>pav bhaji masala</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    13. Add the 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).

      Step 20 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1/2 tsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i"><u>turmeric powder (haldi)</u></a><u>.</u></p>
    14. Add the salt to taste.

      Step 21 – <p>Add the <a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-salt-namak-table-salt-418i"><u>salt </u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">to taste.</span></p>
    15. Add the 1 cup of water.

      Step 22 – <p>Add the <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">1 cup of water.</span></p>
    16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.

      Step 23 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.</span></p>
    17. While mashing it lightly with a masher. Do not mash it too much as we need whole vegetables.

      Step 24 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">While mashing it lightly with a masher. Do not mash it too much as …
    18. Add the 2 tsp lemon juice.

      Step 25 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Add the 2 tsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-lemon-nimbu-428i#ing_2754"><u>lemon juice</u></a>.</p>
    19. Add the 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania).

      Step 26 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Add the 1/4 cup </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-coriander-dhania-kothmir-369i#ing_2365"><u>chopped coriander (dhania)</u></a><u>.</u></p>
For the buttered pavs

 

    1. Slit all the ladi pavs. To make pav at home you can check our recipe for Eggless Homemade Laadi Pav Buns.

      Step 13 – <p>Slit all the ladi pavs. To make pav at home you can check our recipe …
    2. Heat 4 tbsp butter in a non-stick tava (griddle).

      Step 14 – <p>Heat <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">4 tbsp </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.in/glossary-butter-makhan-233i"><u>butter</u></a> in a non-stick tava (griddle).</p>
    3. Put ½ tsp pav bhaji masala. This being a popular street food of Mumbai, it is loaded with butter but, you can always adjust the amount used.

      Step 15 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Put ½ tsp pav bhaji masala. This being a popular street food of Mumbai, …
    4. Mix well with the help of a flat spoon.

      Step 16 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Mix well with the help of a flat spoon.</span></p>
    5. Place 2 slit ladi pavs on it.

      Step 27 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Place 2 slit ladi pavs on it.</span></p>
    6. Cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Health conscious people can bake Whole Wheat Ladi Pav.

      Step 28 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Cook on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in colour from both …
    7. Repeat step 2 to cook 6 more ladi pavs in 3 more batches.

How to serve Khada pav bhaji

 

    1. Just before serving, re-heat the khada bhaji and serve with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.

      Step 17 – <p>Just before serving, re-heat the khada bhaji and serve with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.</p>
    2. Serve with tongue-tickling tawa pulao to make it a full meal.

      Step 18 – <p>Serve with tongue-tickling <a href="/Tava-Pulao-Tawa-Pulao-Recipe-33427r">tawa pulao</a> to make it a full meal.</p>
    3. If you are looking for more Mumbai roadside recipes then check out Vegetable Grill Sandwich , Schezuan Chopsuey Dosa , Ragda Pattice and Veg Frankie.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy411 cal
Protein9.3 g
Carbohydrates58.8 g
Fiber3.8 g
Fat15.4 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Sodium166.5 mg

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Dec. 4, 2015, 12:58 p.m.

My dad really likes khada bhaji so I always wanted to learn and make it for him when I came across this recipe i was very very happy and made it for him...He loved every bite of it and told me to make it often...

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