Make Mumbai street-style Pav Bhaji at home: Easy and delicious recipe

New Delhi: If we were to talk about an Indian dish that has absolutely no detractors, Pav Bhaji would undoubtedly come to mind! This utterly delicious dish can be prepared quickly and eaten at any time of the day. Some enjoy it for breakfast, while others consider it the perfect evening snack. What began as a quick meal for mill workers in the 1850s has now captured everyone’s heart.

The finest Pav Bhaji experiences are usually found on the streets of Mumbai. Enjoying Pav Bhaji on the streets of Mumbai will always surpass a fancy meal at a trendy café. While the Pav Bhaji in Mumbai is finger-licking good, replicating the same taste at home can be quite challenging. Why not make Mumbai street-style Pav Bhaji at home in a few quick and easy steps the next time you crave this dish?

Mumbai Street-Style Pav Bhaji Recipe

Ingredients for Bhaji

• 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
• ¼ cup peas / matar
• ½ capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp + ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• 1 tsp + ½ tsp pav bhaji masala
• 1 tsp + 1 tsp kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves
• 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 drops red food colouring (optional)
• Water, to adjust consistency

Ingredients for Toasting Pav

• 8 pav / bread rolls
• 4 tsp butter
• ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
• ½ tsp pav bhaji masala
• 4 tsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

How to Prepare Mumbai Street-Style Pav Bhaji

1. To prepare the bhaji, heat 1 tbsp butter in a large kadai (wok) and add the vegetables. Allow them to cook thoroughly and then mash well.
2. Add 1 tsp chilli powder, 1⁄4 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves.
3. Heat another tbsp of butter and add ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, and the finely chopped onion. Sauté well and then add the juice of half a lemon.
4. Add 3 drops of red food colouring (optional) and mix well.
5. Finally, boil and mash the mixture for 5 minutes, adjusting the consistency as needed.

Your Mumbai street-style Pav Bhaji is now ready! Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or even for dinner. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon for an extra burst of flavour!