This Street Style Pav Bhaji recipe is perfect for evening snacks, weekend dinners, or party starters. Serve it hot with toasted buttered pav, chopped onions, a dash of lemon juice, and a dollop of butter for that true Mumbai taste!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Easy Mumbai Style Pav Bhaji Recipe
Ingredients for Pav Bhaji
Ingredients For Bhaji (भाजी के लिए)
- 1 medium size Cauliflower (फूलगोभी), cut into florets
- 1 Capsicum (शिमला मिर्च), roughly chopped
- ½ inch Ginger (अदरक), sliced
- 2-3 Garlic cloves (लहसुन), chopped
- Water (पानी) as needed
- 5 medium Potatoes (आलू), cubed
- 1 Carrot (गाजर), peeled & chopped
- ⅓ cup Green peas (हरी मटर)
- Salt (नमक स्वादानुसार)
- 2-3 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
For Tempering (तड़का लगाने के लिए)
1 cup Onion (प्याज), chopped
- 1½ cup Tomato (टमाटर), chopped
- 2-3 Green chilies (हरी मिर्च), chopped
- 2-3 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
- ¼ cup Oil (तेल)
- ½ tbsp Ginger garlic paste (अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट)
- Salt (नमक स्वादानुसार)
- ¼ cup Fresh tomato puree (ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी)
- 1 medium Capsicum (शिमला मिर्च), chopped
- 1 tbsp Degi red chilli powder (देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
- 2 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
- 1 tbsp Pav bhaji masala (तैयार पाव भाजी मसाला)
- Boiled & mashed vegetables (उबली सब्जियाँ)
- 1 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
- 2 tbsp Pav bhaji masala (तैयार पाव भाजी मसाला)
- Water (पानी), as needed
- ¼ tsp Sugar (चीनी)
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves (धनिया पत्ता), chopped
For Toasting Pav (पाव सेकने के लिए)
- 1 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
- A pinch of Degi red chilli powder (देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
- 2 Ladi Pav (लादी पाव)
For Masala Pav (मसाला पाव के लिए)
- 1 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
- Prepared masala (भाजी वाला मसाला)
- 2 Ladi Pav (लादी पाव)
For Garnish (सजावट के लिए)
- Chopped Onion (प्याज)
- Lemon wedge (नींबू की फांक)
- Butter pav (बटर पाव)
- Coriander sprig (धनिया पत्ता)
How to Make Street Style Pav Bhaji at Home (With Images)
Easy Mumbai Pav Bhaji Recipe with Masala Toasted Pav
1. Boil the Vegetables
In a pressure cooker or large pot, boil potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, green peas, capsicum, a little salt, and water. Cook until soft and mash them with a potato masher. Set aside.
2. Heat Butter & Oil
In a deep pan or tava, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil on medium flame.
3. Add Cumin & Onions
Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chopped onions (you can use a food processor for fine chopping).
4. Sauté Until Golden
Cook the onions for 4-5 minutes till golden brown. Then add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
5. Add Tomatoes
Now add finely chopped tomatoes. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add Tomato Puree & Water
Pour in fresh tomato puree, ¼ cup water, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until tomatoes are soft and well-cooked.
7. Add Spices
Now add pav bhaji masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, red chili powder, and the remaining salt. You can also add ½ tsp sugar for a balanced flavor.
8. Add Kasuri Methi
Sprinkle 2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) for that street-style aroma.
9. Mix Boiled Vegetables
Add the mashed vegetables to the masala mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
10. Mash Again
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to blend everything into a smooth mixture (optional – you can keep it chunky too).
11. Add Water & Simmer
Add ¾ to 1 cup water and mix well. Cover and let the bhaji simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.12. Add Butter
Open the lid and add 2 tbsp butter for that classic buttery pav bhaji flavor.
13. Add Fresh Coriander
Sprinkle lots of chopped coriander (cilantro) for freshness.
14. Add Lemon Juice
Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon into the bhaji and stir well. Let it cook for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
Toasting the Pav (Buns)
15. Toast the Pav
Heat butter on a pan, sprinkle pav bhaji masala, and place the ladi pav buns on it.
16. Make Crispy Pav
Press and toast until the pav is golden brown and crispy from both sides.
Serve hot Pav Bhaji with:
- Chopped onions
- A wedge of lemon
- A dollop of butter on top
- Crispy butter-toasted pav
Enjoy this authentic Mumbai street style Pav Bhaji right at home – spicy, buttery, and full of flavor! Perfect for dinner, get-togethers, or weekend cravings.