India • Main course

Pav Bhaji

Make pav bhaji at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

VegetarianSpicy
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Servings4
Pav Bhaji
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Andy Li · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Boil potatoes and cauliflower for 15 minutes until soft; add peas for the last 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 250 ml cooking water, and mash roughly.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Melt half the butter in a wide pan; fry onion and pepper for 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then tomatoes and pav bhaji masala. Cook 8 minutes until thick.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add mashed vegetables, salt and reserved water. Simmer 10 minutes, mashing until a thick textured sauce forms.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Split rolls and toast cut-side down in remaining butter. Serve with hot bhaji, lemon and coriander.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested