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Jain pav bhaji recipe | Jain pav bhaji using raw bananas | healthy no onion, garlic, potatoes pav bhaji | with 40 amazing images.

If you thought Pav Bhaji cannot be made without potatoes, then this Jain pav bhaji will be an eye-opener for you.

Made with raw bananas and other vegetables spiced up with red chilli paste and pav bhaji masala, this delicious Jain pav bhaji tastes as wonderful as the original, especially after you garnish it with lemon juice and coriander.

Hand-in-hand with buttered pav, this Jain pav bhaji is so delectable, you will actually feel a mild pinch of sorry deep down your heart when the plate becomes empty!

The best part is that this is a healthy Jain pav bhaji. One serving has 117 calories for Jain pav bhaji making this good for diabetics, weight loss, healthy heart, pregnant women.

Raw bananas used in Jain pav bhaji are good for the heart as they are rich in potassium. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and good for the kidney. Raw bananas are healthy and very good for people with diabetes.

Jain Pav Bhaji is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Folic Acid, Iron, Fiber.

pro tips for Jain pav bhaji. 1. Raw bananas when cooked taste like cooked potatoes. 2. Mash Jain pav bhaji lightly using a potato masher. The best time to mash is after cooking. 3. Soaking Kashmiri red chillies gives Jain pan bhaji a bright red colour. 4. Jain pav bhaji is best enjoyed hot, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 5. You can add cauliflower florets to the Jain pav bhaji recipe.

Enjoy Jain pav bhaji recipe | Jain pav bhaji using raw bananas | healthy no onion, garlic, potatoes pav bhaji | with step by step photos.

Jain Pav Bhaji (using Raw Bananas) recipe - How to make Jain Pav Bhaji (using Raw Bananas)

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Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

17 Mins

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Total Time

37 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For the red chilli paste
 

  1. Soak the kashmiri dry red chillies in a small bowl with enough warm water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Combine the soaked kashmiri red chillies with 5 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.


For the bhaji
 

  1. To make jain pav bhaji, heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the red chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well, cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Mash it lightly using a potato masher.
  5. Add the green peas, raw bananas and 1/2 cup of water, mix well, cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Mash lightly if you find any big pieces.
  7. Add the coriander and mix well.
  8. Serve the jain pav bhaji hot garnished with lemon and coriander and ladi pav.

Jain Pav Bhaji (using Raw Bananas) recipe with step by step photos

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what is Jain pav bhaji made of ?

 

    1. what is Jain pav bhaji  made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for Jain pav bhaji.
      Step 2 – <strong>what is Jain pav bhaji &nbsp;made of ?</strong> <u><em>See below image of list of ingredients …
cooking and mashing raw bananas

 

    1. Put 2 raw bananas (platains) in a pressure cooker to make 1 cup boiled and mashed raw bananas.
      Step 3 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Put 2&nbsp;raw bananas (<strong>platains</strong>)&nbsp;i<strong>n a pressure cooker&nbsp;to make 1 cup boiled and …
    2. Add 2 cups of water. 
      Step 4 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add 2 cups of water.&nbsp;
    3. Pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles. 
      Step 5 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.&nbsp;
    4. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.  
      Step 6 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.&nbsp;&nbsp;
    5. Remove the bananas, keep aside and allow it to cool completely. 
      Step 7 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Remove the bananas, keep aside and allow it to cool completely.&nbsp;
    6. Peel the bananas.
      Step 8 – Peel the bananas.
    7. Mash the cooked raw bananas with a potato masher. 
      Step 9 – Mash the cooked raw bananas with a potato masher.&nbsp;
    8. Cooked and mashed raw banana ready for Jain pav bhaji.
      Step 10 – Cooked and mashed raw banana ready for Jain pav bhaji.
red chilli paste

 

    1. In a bowl put whole dry kashmiri red chillies and soak with enough warm water for 30 minutes.
      Step 11 – In a bowl put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />5&nbsp;<a href="glossary-whole-dry-kashmiri-red-chillies-kashmiri-mirch-kashmiri-lal-mirch-332i">whole dry kashmiri red chillies</a>&nbsp;and soak&nbsp;with enough warm water …
    2. Drain.
      Step 12 – Drain.
    3. Sooaked and drained Kashmiri red chillies to be used for Jain pan bhaji paste.
      Step 13 – Sooaked and drained Kashmiri red chillies to be used for <strong>Jain pan bhaji paste.</strong>
    4. In a mixer put the soaked and drained whole dry kashmiri red chillies.
      Step 14 – In a mixer put the soaked and drained&nbsp;<a href="glossary-whole-dry-kashmiri-red-chillies-kashmiri-mirch-kashmiri-lal-mirch-332i">whole dry kashmiri red chillies</a>.
    5. Add 5 tbsp of water.
      Step 15 – Add 5&nbsp;tbsp of water.
    6. Blend to a smooth paste.
      Step 16 – Blend to a smooth paste.
    7. red chilli paste for Jain pav bhaji.
      Step 17 – red chilli paste for Jain pav bhaji.
making Jain pav bhaji

 

    1. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a deep non-stick kadhai.
      Step 18 – Heat 2 tbsp&nbsp;butter in a deep non-stick kadhai.
    2. Add red chilli paste.
      Step 19 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />red chilli paste.
    3. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
      Step 20 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    4. Add 1/2 cup chopped capsicum.
      Step 21 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-capsicum-164i">chopped capsicum</a>.
    5. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
      Step 22 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    6. Add 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes.
      Step 23 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 cups&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-tomatoes-779i">chopped tomatoes</a>.
    7. Add 2 tsp chilli powder.
      Step 24 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    8. Add 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala.
      Step 25 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-pav-bhaji-masala-298i">pav bhaji masala</a>.
    9. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. 
      Step 26 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/2&nbsp;tsp salt.&nbsp;
    10. Add ½ cup of water.
      Step 27 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />&frac12; cup of water.
    11. Mix well.
      Step 28 – Mix well.
    12. Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 29 – Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    13. Mash Jain pav bhaji lightly using a potato masher. The best time to mash is after cooking.   
      Step 30 – Mash <strong>Jain pav bhaji</strong>&nbsp;lightly using a potato masher. The best time to mash is after …
    14. Add 3/4 cup boiled green peas.
      Step 31 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3/4 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-boiled-green-peas-1078i">boiled green peas</a>.
    15. Add 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed raw bananas.
      Step 32 – Add 1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-boiled-peeled-and-mashed-raw-banana-2357i">boiled , peeled and mashed raw bananas</a>.
    16. Add 1/2 cup of water.
      Step 33 – Add <strong>1/2&nbsp;cup</strong> of water.
    17. Mix well.
      Step 34 – Mix well.
    18. Cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 35 – Cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    19. Mash lightly if you find any big pieces. 
      Step 36 – Mash lightly if you find any big pieces.&nbsp;
    20. Add 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 37 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    21. Mix well.
      Step 38 – Mix well.
    22. Serve hot garnished with lemon and coriander and ladi pav
      Step 39 – Serve hot garnished with lemon and coriander and <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/ladi-pav-eggless-homemade-laadi-pav-buns-40720r">ladi pav</a>.&nbsp;
pro tips for Jain pav bhaji

 

    1. Raw bananas when cooked taste like cooked potatoes. 
      Step 40 – Raw bananas when cooked taste like cooked potatoes.&nbsp;
    2. Mash Jain pav bhaji lightly using a potato masher. The best time to mash is after cooking. 
      Step 41 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Mash <strong>Jain pav bhaji</strong>&nbsp;lightly using a potato masher. The best time to …
    3. Soaking Kashmiri red chillies gives Jain pan bhaji a bright red colour. 
      Step 42 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Soaking&nbsp;Kashmiri red chillies <strong>gives Jain pan bhaji a bright red colour.&nbsp;</strong>
    4. See how to make eggless ladi pav recipe with step by step photos. 
      Step 43 – See <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/ladi-pav-eggless-homemade-laadi-pav-buns-40720r">how to make eggless ladi pav recipe</a> with step by step photos.&nbsp;
    5. Jain pav bhaji is best enjoyed hot, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
      Step 44 – <strong>Jain pav bhaji</strong> is best enjoyed hot, but it can also be stored in the …
    6. You can add cauliflower florets to the Jain pav bhaji recipe. 
      Step 45 – You can add cauliflower florets to the Jain pav bhaji recipe.&nbsp;
    7. If you don't have pav bhaji masala, you can substitute with a combination of other Indian spices, such as black salt (sanchal), cumin powder, whole dry kashmiri red chillies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder.
benefits of Jain pav bhaji

 

    1. Jain Pav Bhaji is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Folic Acid, Iron, Fiber
      1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 143% of RDA.
      2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
      3. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 18% of RDA.
      4. Iron Iron is essential in the chemical reactions that produce energy from foods. Eat more greens and garden cress seeds to prevent you from being anaemic. Here are the top 7 sources of iron rich foods.  18% of RDA. 
      5. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 17% of RDA.
      Step 47 – <strong>Jain Pav Bhaji&nbsp;is rich in&nbsp;Vitamin C,&nbsp;Vitamin B,&nbsp;Folic Acid, Iron, Fiber</strong> <ol> <li><strong>Vitamin C&nbsp;</strong>: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Vitamin-C-Rich-Indian-Recipes-804">Vitamin …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy117 cal
Protein3.5 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Fiber4.2 g
Fat5.2 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Sodium69.8 mg

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ramesh

Nov. 4, 2020, 10:07 a.m.

hi very very tasty and healthy recipe.great.

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 4, 2020, 10:07 a.m.

Hello Ramesh, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes & share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

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Vandita jain

March 4, 2020, 12:07 p.m.

It turned out to be very yum.nobody could guess that it was without aloo & pyaz.thanks for such simple & yummy recipe

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Tarla Dalal

March 4, 2020, 12:07 p.m.

Thank you for your feedback Vandita.! Happy cooking.!

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Foodie #679283

May 19, 2016, 4:51 p.m.

Tastes good

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