Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji) Recipe

Name: Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag frozen vegetables or thawed, peas, carrots, beans, etc-; 1 potato boiled, peeled and diced; 1 beefsteak tomato diced small; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 5 tablespoons masala pau bhaji, can be found at Indian grocery stores, or recipe below; 3 tablespoons chili powder or to taste; 2 tablespoons turmeric not necessary but adds great flavor and color!; 1 onion small, diced; 3 cloves garlic crushed and minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice bottled is fine; 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped; salt to taste; black pepper coarse, a few grinds; 1/2 cup water may need more or less; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 package buns i use indian, but hamburger buns are fine!; chat masala for the buns, optional; pickle indian, for serving, optional; lemon wedge for serving, optional

Servings: persons

1 bag frozen vegetables or thawed, peas, carrots, beans, etc-
1 potato boiled, peeled and diced
1 beefsteak tomato diced small
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 tablespoons masala pau bhaji, can be found at Indian grocery stores, or recipe below
3 tablespoons chili powder or to taste
2 tablespoons turmeric not necessary but adds great flavor and color!
1 onion small, diced
3 cloves garlic crushed and minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice bottled is fine
1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
salt to taste
black pepper coarse, a few grinds
1/2 cup water may need more or less
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package buns i use indian, but hamburger buns are fine!
chat masala for the buns, optional
pickle indian, for serving, optional
lemon wedge for serving, optional

1
Spray pan with PAM and pour in oil. Heat over medium flame. Add onions and garlic. After 1 minute add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add pau bhaji masala, chili powder and turmeric. Saute until well combined and onions are translucent.
2
Add the tomato paste and combine with onion-tomato mixture. Saute for a few minutes. Add vegetables and potato. Make sure everything is mixed together well. Add the lemon juice. Taste to see if it needs more masala or chili powder (it should have a strong garlic- garam masala taste).
3
Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender and flavored well. Add some water and using the masher, mash until its a sloppy joe consistency and all the vegetables are bite-sized and combined well. Add salt and pepper (taste).
4
Mix in about 3/4 of the chopped cilantro (reserving rest for garnishing). When cooked through and ready, remove from the heat onto a serving platter. Top with remaining cilantro.
5
Cut the buns in half and spray with PAM (to save calories). Toast on a small pan or in the toaster. Serve with a generous scoop of pau bhaji. Put it together like a sloppy joe sandwich and ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag frozen vegetables or thawed, peas, carrots, beans, etc-, 1 potato boiled, peeled and diced, 1 beefsteak tomato diced small, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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