Street Food and Dil ka Food Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street snack consisting of spiced mashed vegetables (bhaji) served with buttered and toasted pav (bread rolls). It is a colorful, savory combination of spicy vegetables. Often accompanied by soft, buttered bread rolls. The meal has a beautiful blend of savory, gently spicy ingredients with a bit of acidity from lemon, making it appealing.

Many people enjoy its soothing texture, which combines creamy, mashed vegetables and crispy pav. As a popular street dish, it is quick, satisfying, and inexpensive. It frequently invokes memories of casual outings and shared experiences. Its adaptability as a vegetarian dish that can be customized to taste. This contributes to its widespread appeal, making it a go-to choice for a full, delicious supper or snack.

Here is how to make it at home. Let’s start with the list of ingredients we will need. We will do the prep for Bhaji first. Here is what all we need:

• Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped green bell pepper, and 2 finely sliced tomatoes.
• One cup of boiling and mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup boiling and mashed cauliflower (optional for added creaminess)
• Add 1/2 cup boiling peas and, optionally, 1/2 cup boiled carrots.
• 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji Masala (store-bought or homemade)
• One teaspoon of red chili powder.
• One-half teaspoon of turmeric powder
• One teaspoon of cumin powder.
• Add salt to taste. Use 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Fresh cilantro (coriander) chopped for garnish.
• Water, as needed for desired consistency

Preparing the Pav Bhaji:

1. Heat oil and butter: In a large pan or tawa, combine 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
2. Sauté onions and bell peppers: Add the finely chopped onions and cook until they are golden brown. Cook the chopped green bell pepper for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and simmer for 1 minute or until aromatic.
4. Cook tomatoes: Combine the diced tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook the mixture until the tomatoes are mushy and the oil starts to separate from the masala.

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1. Mash the vegetables: Combine the boiling potatoes, cauliflower (optional), peas, and carrots. Mix everything thoroughly and mash the vegetables. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency of the bhaji.
2. Add pav bhaji masala: Stir in the pav bhaji masala and simmer for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly. Adjust the seasoning by adding extra salt or pav Bhaji masala to taste.
3. Finish with lemon and cilantro: Once the bhaji has been cooked and well mashed, add the lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro. Stir thoroughly and remove from heat.

The next step is to prepare the Pav. We always suggest that you do this after the bhaji is ready or close to ready. Now, let’s follow these steps:

1. Toast the Pav: Heat a flat pan or tawa over medium heat. Slice the pav rolls horizontally while keeping them intact. Spread butter on the inside.
2. Toast on the pan: Place the buttered side of the pav on the tawa and cook till golden brown and slightly crispy. You can toast both sides for a crispier texture.

Serving Instructions:

• Serve hot bhaji in dishes with fresh cilantro and lemon slices.
• Serve with toasted pav on the side.
• Serve with a dab of butter on top of the bhaji for extra richness.
• To enhance taste, add garam masala and kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) to the bhaji.
• To adjust the spiciness, use more or less chili powder or green chilies.

Enjoy your homemade Pav Bhaji with sliced onions, chopped coriander, and a wedge of lemon on the side. And a whole lot of love that went into making this dish for your family.