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Pav Bhaji (No Onion Garlic)

This is one of the most famous street foods in India and there are many different variations in how it is made. The base of the dish is Pav which is a soft bread roll and bhaji which is a mashed vegetable curry. At the heart of this dish is Pav Bhaji Masala which is its own individual spice and the core component of the flavour of this dish.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Calories 2083 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bhaji

  • 1 tbl vegetable oil
  • 1 tbl Butter
  • ½ tsp Ajwain seeds
  • 1 tsp Kalonji seeds
  • Pinch asafoetida
  • 1 tbl ginger grated
  • 1 green chilli chopped finely
  • 1/2 capsicum chopped finely
  • 3 tomatoes chopped small
  • 3 potatoes boiled & mashed
  • 1 carrot boiled & mashed
  • 1/3 cup peas boiled & mashed
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp pav bhaji masala
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves kasturi methi
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbl coriander finely chopped

Pav

  • 5 - 7 Bread Rolls Fresh
  • 2 tbl Butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala
  • 1 tbl Bhaji

Garnishes

  • 2 tbl coriander leaves finely chopped
  • Lemon Wedges

Instructions
 

Bhaji (the vegetable mix)

  • In a large pan add 1 tbsp butter on medium heat.
  • Add a pinch of asafoetida, 1tbl grated ginger, 1tsp kalonji seeds and ½ tsp ajwain seeds. Bring to heat on medium until the spices are fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add the chopped capsicum and green chilli. Sautee until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté until the tomatoes become soft and the core has melted into the mix.
  • Add salt (1/2 tsp) and the spices: 1 ½ tsp pav bhaji masala, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder. Sauté until the spices have heated and are incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the mashed vegetables and the cup of water.
  • You want the mixture to have incorporated with all the flavours and thickened up.
  • Then add 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves and continue to simmer until the mixture is at your desired consistency. Season to taste.

Pav (the bread rolls)

  • Cut the bread rolls in half length ways, ensuring one end remains intact so it opens up like a book.
  • In a pan on medium heat add some butter and ¼ tsp of pav bhaji masala.
  • When the butter has melted add the bread roll inside facing down. Fry until toasted for about 1 – 2 minutes. You want the inside to be a nice golden colour.
  • Serve the pav with the bhaji immediately. You can garnish the bhaji with coriander and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 2083kcalCarbohydrates: 319gProtein: 58gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 2375mgPotassium: 4993mgFiber: 46gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 20918IUVitamin C: 298mgCalcium: 689mgIron: 21mg
Keyword bread rolls, indian street food, pav bhaji, sandwich, vegetables and bread
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