Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special)
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Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special)
Authentic West India · Restaurant Style

Pav Bhaji Recipe(Mumbai Special)

Pure Veg📍West India🍽️Snacks & Dinner⏱️25 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 4Vegetarian
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Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special) is an authentic West India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 10 metric-measured ingredients (including Pav Buns, Potatoes (Boiled & mashed), Cauliflower & Green Peas, Tomatoes & Capsicum, Butter), this recipe takes approximately 25 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special)

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1
Pav Buns
8 pieces
2
Potatoes (Boiled & mashed)
4 medium (400 g)
3
Cauliflower & Green Peas
1.5 cups (200 g)
4
Tomatoes & Capsicum
2 each
5
Butter
100 g
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6
Pav Bhaji Masala
2.5 tbsp
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7
Kashmiri Chili Powder
1.5 tsp
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8
Onions (Finely chopped)
2 medium
9
Fresh Coriander & Lemon
1/2 cup + 1 lemon
10
Salt
1 tsp
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Boil potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and green peas until tender. Mash thoroughly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Boil potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and green peas until tender. Mash thoroughly.
2
On a large tawa or wide pan, melt generous butter. Sauté finely chopped onions, garlic paste, and green bell peppers.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, pav bhaji masala, Kashmiri red chili powder for deep color, and salt. Cook until mushy.
4
Add mashed vegetables and water. Mash continuously with a pav bhaji masher on high heat for 10 minutes.
5
Adjust consistency with warm water, add a huge slab of butter, squeeze lemon juice, and garnish with fresh coriander.
6
Slice pav buns horizontally, toast on hot tawa slathered with butter and pav bhaji masala. Serve piping hot with chopped onions and lemon.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special) at home

1

Bloom Spices in Warm Fat

Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.

2

Balance Acid, Fat & Heat

If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.

3

Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)

Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
282kcal
18% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
40g
15% DV
Fat
14g
18% DV
Fiber
8g
29% DV
Sodium
762mg
33% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#Pav Bhaji#Mumbai#Street Food#Butter#Vegetarian#Popular
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special)

Allow the prepared Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Special) to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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