Pav Bhaji

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 0
Delicious Pav Bhaji recipe for a flavorful Indian meal
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup chopped roma ( plum ) tomatoes
2 cups cauliflower , finely chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup green peas
1 cup grated carrots
4 potatoes , boiled and mashed
3 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 dinner rolls
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
550
Sugar
10g
Fat
30g
Pav bhaji is a popular street food in India that originated in the state of Maharashtra. It is a spicy and flavorful vegetable curry that is served with buttered dinner rolls or pav. The dish is believed to have been created to provide a quick and easy meal for textile mill workers in Mumbai who required a nutritious meal that could be prepared quickly. The dish has since gained popularity across India and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the garlic and green chile peppers.
2.Add the chopped onions and grated ginger, and cook until onions are translucent.
3.Add the chopped roma tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
4.Add the chopped cauliflower and cabbage, green peas, and grated carrots, and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
5.Add boiled and mashed potatoes, pav bhaji masala and salt to taste, and mix well.
6.Add lemon juice and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
7.Cut the dinner rolls in half and fry them lightly in a pan with butter.
8.Serve the pav bhaji hot with the fried dinner rolls.
9.Garnish with chopped onion, green chile peppers, and fresh cilantro.

PROS

Pav bhaji is a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dish that is easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.

It is a great way to eat a variety of vegetables in one meal.

The spices in the masala provide numerous health benefits such as aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.

CONS

This dish is often served with dinner rolls which adds to the carbohydrate count and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

The dish is spicy which may not be suitable for those who cannot tolerate spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pav bhaji contains a variety of vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, green peas, and carrots which are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
The pav bhaji masala contains a blend of spices such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cloves which provide numerous health benefits such as aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.

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