Pav Bhaji (Indian Curry) Recipe

Name: Pav Bhaji (Indian Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil, divided; 1 large onion, grated; 3/4 teaspoon salt, or as needed; 5 cloves garlic, grated; 1 1/4 cups water, or more as needed; 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala, divided; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes; 3 tablespoons canned sweet corn, drained; 1 teaspoon mild chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pinch ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 large onion, grated
3/4 teaspoon salt, or as needed
5 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/4 cups water, or more as needed
2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons canned sweet corn, drained
1 teaspoon mild chile powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; fry until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Pour in 1 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes, potatoes, and corn to the saucepan. Season with chile powder, coriander, and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Mash curry gently with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. Simmer for 10 minutes more. Taste and adjust salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala and lemon juice. Mash slightly again.
3
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to give curry a runny consistency. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and butter; stir until butter is melted. Divide into serving bowls and sprinkle remaining pav bhaji masala on top.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, divided, 1 large onion, grated, 3/4 teaspoon salt, or as needed, 5 cloves garlic, grated, and more.

Yes, Pav Bhaji (Indian Curry) falls under the General 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.

Pav Bhaji (Indian Curry)

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