Just the mention of Pav bhaji brings to mind rows and rows of roadside Pav Bhaji vendors, the mouth watering aroma of spicy bhaji and buttered Pav...hmmmmm.....ok back to reality! :)
Pav Bhaji (also transliterated as pao bhaji and pau bhaji) is a fast food dish native to Maharashtra and popular in most metros in
(Source: Wikipedia)
Pav Bhaji is a finger licking evening snack or full meal by itself. Not only is it fulfilling but a hot favourite too! When I first came here I had a hard time finding “Pav” and had to make do with good ol’ buns but later found “pavs” which are called Dinner Rolls here. Yesterday when I went to buy Pav/Dinner Rolls, unfortunately the store I went to were out of it so had to make do with the buns again! They taste just as good so no regrets :)
You will need:
½ cup finely chopped Carrots
½ cup finely chopped Green beans
½ cup Green peas
½ cup finely chopped Cabbage
½ cup finely chopped Green Bell peppers
1 large Potato boiled
2 Tomatoes chopped
1 Onion finely chopped
1 ½ tbsps Pav Bhaji Masala powder
1 tsp Red chilli powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Butter
Chopped Corriander
1 tbsp Lime juice or lime pieces
Boil the carrots, green beans, peas, cabbage and bell peppers. Heat 2 tbsps of Butter in a skillet and add the chopped onions. Sauté till onions are soft and completely done. Add the chopped tomatoes, pav bhaji masala and chilli powder. Sauté till tomatoes are soft. Now add the boiled veggies(including potato), salt and ½ cup water. Mash with the help of a potato masher and blend all ingredients well. Bring to a simmering boil. Add more water if required. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot with pav.
wow i am teh first one here ...Narmatha this is so tasty that i feel like scooping some with a pav and eating it write away.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Thanks Pooja:)
ReplyDeleteNamrata this looks sooo good, mouthwatering delicious!
ReplyDeletemany times I have eaten this for dinner :) but havent found any good restaurant which can match the roadside pavbhaji standards ;)US toh dont even ask...
ReplyDeletelooks delicious!!!! pav bhajji is one of my fav northindian dish...
ReplyDeleteLooking at those pics my mouth is watering. I prefer road side stands better than restaurants.
ReplyDeleteYes, off course Pav Bhajji is always finger clicking. And why not when it is made this way.
ReplyDeletelooking at ur pav bhaji is making me plan tonite's dinner with....:)
ReplyDeleteit is such a likeable street food!
Thanks Bindiya!:) Nice to have you over..
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more Suman, no way are you gonna get good ol' roadside pav bhaji here..gotta make do with what we make at home :-D
Thanks Remya!:)
ReplyDeleteMe too Madhu, would love to stand and eat outside, somehow everything tastes better that way..hehe
Thanks Rina:)
Hmm so Richa is having Pav bhaji tonight..look out for me, might just give you a surprise visit!:)
ReplyDeletei love putting the bhaji in bread and making grilled sandwiches. yours looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteI love pav bhaji - tastes good and is easy to make. Yours looks very tempting.
ReplyDeletelooks so good! have to make them sometime. it long time since I made them.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite too, I am going make it for Sunday lunch.I love MDH Pav Bhaji for mine!:))
ReplyDeleteYep...I'll take a plate of that, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bee, that's exactly what I'm doing with the left over Bhaji :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lavaanya!
Thanks Sharmi:)
ReplyDeleteI use MDH too Asha:)
Haha, sure Meeso...it's all yours:-D
That looks so good. Now I feel like making PB for our brunch tomorrow. Damn! I had already planned for something else.
ReplyDeletesame like TBC!! i want to make pav-bhaji tomorrow too :)..urs looks really yummy....
ReplyDeletepav bhaji...i can have it anytime...nice one
ReplyDeleteWow, looks delicious. It has been a long long time since I made this. Need to try this out
ReplyDeleteNamratha, My anytime favorite,thought I have never added cabbage before. will add it next time I make. Added you to my blogroll
ReplyDeleteMy husbands favourite! I got bored with my recipe, Would love to try yours!
ReplyDeletenamratha, you have a very good blog! the pictures are soo tempting... thanks for dropping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks TBC..hehe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rajitha dear:)
Thanks Easycrafts and Redchillies:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sreelu, do try it with the cabbage, more wholesome bhaji:)
Thanks Kalva:)Nice to have you over..
Thanks Lissie, I'm glad you stopped by too:)
I bet it sure was finger licking good! :)
ReplyDeleteYumm Yumm...your Pav Bhaji looks so delicious...Never made this at home...shld give a try...I love North India snacks n street food...
ReplyDeleteNamratha....Pav Bhaji is one of my favs....Nice one dear....Now u made my mouth water....I have to go prepare now :-)))
ReplyDeleteIt sure was Grihini:)
ReplyDeleteThanka Apple:)
Thanks sirisha dear:) Do make some!!
Love Pav bhaji!! my version is slightly different, use cauliflower, bell pepper and tomatoes as main veges!
ReplyDeleteUr version also looks super!!