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Pav Bhaji
Its been raining cats and dogs out here or should I say horses and bulls!And when its this way, there is an auto response on our taste buds for something v hot and spicy. Dunno how that works out but nature at work and who am I to question that :-)
A North Indian trip is considered incomplete if one doesn't get to taste the wares of those road side stalls brimming with colorful and aromatic chats and pav bhaji. Just memories brings back that 'out-of-the-world' taste. All this rain brought back that need and I knew I had to make them soon.
The recipe is as close as it can get to those from the stalls without the unwanted ingrediants although still a little high on calories. So what! All's fair during rain and storm ;-). It doesnt take a long time to cook and at the same time made a wonderful and filling lunch with the taste trickling down our throats and with rain pouring outside.
- 1 large potato, boiled and mashed slightly
- 2 cups of mixed boiled vegetables (i used cauliflower,carrots,peas)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup sliced capsicum
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 2-3 green chillies, chopped finely ( or as per taste)
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2 inch of grated ginger ( or simply can use one tsp of ginger garlic paste )
- 2 tbsp Pav bhaji Masala
- 1 tsp Black salt (Available in Indian stores ) (optional)
- Butter to cook
- 10 Pavs
- salt to taste
Heat about 3-4 tbsp of butter (more the merrier), add onions and saute them till soft.
Add capsicum and saute for another min.Add ginger and garlic along with chillies. Saute another 2 min.
Add the tomatoes and mix well, till soft. Add the puree along with the spices (including black salt if using) and mix well another 5-10min till the raw smell of the puree goes away.Season with salt.
Add the boiled vegetables along with the potatoes, mix well and if the gravy is thick add little water. Let it come to a boil and then reduce and let it warm in simmer.
Meanwhile heat a non-stcik pan and grease it with butter. Take a bun/Pav, slice it in half and cook with butter until lightly brown on both the sides.
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i made this on diwali……we had a gr8 lunch:)
Which pav bhaji masala did u use???
Your recipes are always great and wonderful step by step instructions along with pictures. My husband really loves my pavbhaji and my recipe is similar to yours. Just to share my little tip….I add some pav bhaji masala to some melted butter + oil and spread that on the pav/bread before cooking it to brown – masala pav as my husband likes to call it — it tastes yummy and adds even more spice/flavor to the whole dish
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nice preparation ..i liked it showing all step by step..easy to learn…gud job..thanks
pav baji wow i really love it .
recently i heared ie.. my hubby also love it very much…..
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i love pavbhaji all the time.
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Thanx for that step by step presentation Dhivya.. Pav Bhaji looks gr8. Mouth watering.
cool recipe!! will give it a try…happy new yr, dear.
Pav bhaji had always been our family favorite… urs pics looks so mouthwatering!
Hi Dhivya! The pav bhaji looks mouth watering.
The right dish to get u in good spirits on a rainy day!!
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great pav bhaji
pav bajhi looks yummy yummy divya when ever I geat pav bajhi I love bread mor ethan bajhi
I simply love pav bhaji and your pics. are so tempting.
very delicious!!!! my fav pav bhaji…..really i like to have them any time….
Hi dhivya,Nice blog..i like ur step by step presentation!
I’m hungry!!
hey divya, i noticed the section you were talking about..”cooking is an art” We sure do share something in common. Thanks for visiting.
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I love pav bhaji. You have a lovely site and great pictures. Nice write up too. Keep writing and thanks for sharing. Going to look at your other recipes now. Its ate in the night in India and i am dying to eat some more dinner .. Better control my taste buds before i see myself like a balloon
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Archana
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Just a word DELICIOUS
D!!!! You bad girl. It’s Monday morning and you are making me crave for Pav Bhaji!!! WAHHHH….!!!;D
i love pav bhaji and though i keep meaning to try some chaat at home, it hasn’t happened yet!
Pav bhaji is lakshmi’s favourite! I just love all your pictures dhivya! I am inspired to take step by step pictures like you dear!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family!!
Wow..lovely Dhivya..u made my favourite …now pls pass on some to me
Dhivya, you’ve cooked up a storm indeed
Love pav bhaji. Its really healthy too.Very nice presentation. Love the bowls.