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A hurried meal for the man in the street. This is a spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav that is cooked with butter. This is truly an innovation that arose out of the necessity of providing a nice hot meal in a hurry and one that tickles the taste buds. When I am lazy to cook on an entire meal for my family, pav bhaji in one of the first few dishes which comes to mind. It is easy to cook and also filling. Round it off with a slice of kulfi or a scoop of ice-cream

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Pav Bhaji recipe - How to make Pav Bhaji

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Comfort FoodsComfort Food SnacksChaat / Bhel and moreOne Dish MealsIftar Recipes for Ramadan / Ramzan Iftar Main Course for RamadanOne Meal Dinner

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     Serves 4.
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Ingredients

For the pav
8 ladi pavs
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp pav bhaji masala (optional)

For the bhaji
1 1/2 cups potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
4 tbsp butter

To be ground into a chilli-garlic paste
3 to 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , soaked in warm water
4 to 6 cloves garlic (lehsun)

For serving
1 large sized onion, chopped
4 lemon wedges
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the bhaji
  1. Boil the cauliflower, peas and carrots till they are soft. Drain out the excess water.
  2. Heat the butter in a large pan, add the onion and capsicum and sauté for 2 minutes. Then, add the prepared chilli-garlic paste and sauté till the onion softens.
  3. Add the tomatoes and simmer till the oil separates.
  4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, black salt and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the boiled vegetables and potatoes and mash thoroughly using a potato masher, adding ½ cup of water if required.

For the pav
  1. Slice each pav into 2 horizontally. Apply a little butter to each side and sprinkle with a little pav bhaji masala, if desired.
  2. Heat a large tava and cook the pav on both sides till the pieces are lightly browned.

How to proceed
  1. Serve the hot bhaji on 4 individual plates and top with the onion and coriander.
  2. Serve with the hot pav and lemon wedges.

    Tips
    1. Pav bhaji masala is a spice blend which is readily available at most grocery stores.

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    Pav Bhaji
    5
     on 04 Mar 17 11:17 AM


    I have tried this recipe for many occasions now. And it has been loved by all my family and friends. So much so that they have started asking to make it again for them. So whenever time is less and i have guests coming over, this recipe is the one i go for surely. Thank you Tarla Dalal, for i''ve always looked upto your recipes whenever i''ve tried cooking and they''ve always come out so deliciously, nobody can tell i''m new to cooking. Though you are not around any more your legacy through these wonderful and delicious recipes will always be appreciated. Thank you Blessina Horo
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Blessina, Very pleased to know that you like the recipe. Please do keep trying more recipes and share your feedback! Happy Cooking!!!
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    06 Mar 17 09:16 AM
    Pav Bhaji
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    Foodie #666936
     on 26 Feb 17 06:22 PM


    can I use olive oil instead of butter? if yes,how many tbsp?
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    Pav Bhaji
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     on 03 Feb 17 05:43 PM


    always superb and delicious
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
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    04 Feb 17 08:33 AM
    Pav Bhaji
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     on 01 Feb 17 11:55 AM


    Yes I''ve tried this recipe ...it was a delightful experience ..its my daughter''s favourite dish ??????
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
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    01 Feb 17 03:17 PM
    Pav Bhaji
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     on 15 Jan 17 01:08 PM


    Tried this recipe. Pav bhaji turned out really tasty. Thank you for sharing
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Trupti, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
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    16 Jan 17 08:33 AM
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     on 03 Dec 16 08:21 PM


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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Baban , we are delighted you loved the Pav Bhaji recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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    05 Dec 16 10:09 AM
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     on 10 Nov 16 05:15 AM


    I want to know abt without tomato pav bhaji reccipie, because reaction of tomato
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Priti, You can omit the tomatoes and make it, it will taste different but it will not be bad in taste.
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    10 Nov 16 08:40 AM
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    Foodie #643058
     on 15 Oct 16 12:04 PM


    I tried various recipes for this but this one is Best pav bhaji I ever tried ... And every one said .... Vow !!!
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    Pav Bhaji
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     on 18 Sep 16 10:04 AM


    The recipe was nice but don''t you think nutrients will be lost if we drain out excess water from the vegetables? So, we should boil the vegetables with just enough water.
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    Tarla Dalal    Hi Sunita, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
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    19 Sep 16 08:59 AM
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     on 14 Aug 16 03:02 PM


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