Huge Pav Bhaji Recipe – Indian Street Food

Step 1: Wash and Prepare Vegetables

Thoroughly wash all the vegetables: carrots, capsicum, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, beetroot, and potatoes. Peel and chop them into medium-sized pieces.

Step 2: Boil Vegetables

Place the chopped carrots, capsicum, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, beetroot, and tomatoes into a large pot. Add 200g of butter, 50g of cumin seeds, 100g of Pav Bhaji Masala, 100g of salt, and 10-15 liters of water. Bring to a boil over a wood fire and cook until all vegetables are tender.

Step 3: Prepare Masala Base

In a separate large flat pan (tawa) over a wood fire, add 200g of ghee and 200g of butter. Once melted, add 5 kg of finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add 200g of green chili paste, salt to taste, 100g of Deggi Mirch, and 200g of Pav Bhaji Masala. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes to Masala

Add 5 kg of grated tomatoes to the masala base. Stir continuously and cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 5: Mash Boiled Vegetables

Once the vegetables are tender, transfer them from the pot to a large tawa. Using a large masher, thoroughly mash all the boiled vegetables until a smooth, uniform consistency is achieved. This may take 15-20 minutes.

Step 6: Combine and Cook Pav Bhaji

Add the mashed vegetables to the cooked masala base on the tawa. Pour in the reserved water from boiling the vegetables to adjust consistency. Mix everything thoroughly. Add 50g of Kasuri Methi and continue to cook and mash for another 15-20 minutes, ensuring all flavors are well combined and the bhaji reaches the desired thickness.

Step 7: Toast Pav Bread

Heat a separate tawa. Add a generous amount of butter and sprinkle with Pav Bhaji Masala. Place the pav (bread) on the buttered tawa and toast until golden brown on both sides. Cut the pav into individual pieces.

Step 8: Serve Pav Bhaji

Serve the hot Pav Bhaji in bowls, garnished with a dollop of butter. Serve immediately with the freshly toasted pav bread.

• Ensure vegetables are thoroughly washed before chopping.

• Mash the vegetables well to achieve the classic Pav Bhaji consistency.

• Adjust spice levels according to your preference.

• Add other vegetables like green beans or peas.

• Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.