Pav Bhaji Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pav Bhaji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Potatoes - 3 cups, diced small; Cauliflower - 2 cups, finely chopped; Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup; Carrots - 1/2 cup, diced small; Salt - 1 tsp (to taste); Haldi(Turmeric) - 1/4 tsp; Water - 2 cups; Oil - 1 Tbsp; Butter - 1 Tbsp; Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1/2 tsp; Hing (Asofoetida) - pinch; Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp (to taste); Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped; Garlic - 2 tsp, minced; Ginger - 2 tsp, minced; Tomato - 1 medium, chopped; Tomato Sauce - 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8 oz. can); Pav Bhaji Masala - 2 tsp (to taste); Dhania Powder - 1 tsp; Lemon Juice - 1/2 tsp (to taste); Cilantro - 5 sprigs, chopped (for garnishing)

Servings: persons

Potatoes - 3 cups, diced small
Cauliflower - 2 cups, finely chopped
Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup
Carrots - 1/2 cup, diced small
Salt - 1 tsp (to taste)
Haldi(Turmeric) - 1/4 tsp
Water - 2 cups
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Butter - 1 Tbsp
Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1/2 tsp
Hing (Asofoetida) - pinch
Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp (to taste)
Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
Garlic - 2 tsp, minced
Ginger - 2 tsp, minced
Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
Tomato Sauce - 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8 oz. can)
Pav Bhaji Masala - 2 tsp (to taste)
Dhania Powder - 1 tsp
Lemon Juice - 1/2 tsp (to taste)
Cilantro - 5 sprigs, chopped (for garnishing)

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1. In a pressure cooker, add Potatoes, Cauliflower, Green Peas, Carrots, Salt, Haldi and Water - Mix well.
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2. Pressure cook for 1 whistle and remove pressure after 2 minutes (To remove pressure, hold cooker under cold running water in sink).
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3. Heat Oil and Butter in a non-stick pan.
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4. Add Jeera and allow it to sputter.
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5. Add Hing and Red Chili Powder.
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6. Add Onions, Garlic and Ginger - stir well.
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7. Cook until Oil starts to separate.
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8. Add Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce and mix well.
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9. Cook until Oil starts to separate again.
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10. Add Pav Bhaji Masala and Dhania Powder - mix well and cook for 1 minute.
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11. Add Vegetables and lightly mash.
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12. Add Lemon Juice and adjust Salt/Chili Powder/Pav Bhaji Masala.
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13. Cook for 5 minutes.
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14. Garnish with Cilantro.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Potatoes - 3 cups, diced small, Cauliflower - 2 cups, finely chopped, Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup, Carrots - 1/2 cup, diced small, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pav Bhaji

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