Pau Bhaji Recipe

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Oct 16 2025

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45m

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Serves 4

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Make Pau Bhaji in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Preparation of Vegetables

1. Chop the vegetables

Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower into small pieces. Rinse the green peas and set aside.

2. Boil and mash vegetables

Boil the potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and green peas in salted water until they are soft. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, drain the water and mash the vegetables together until smooth.

Cooking the Bhaji

3. Sauté the onions

In a large pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.

4. Add ginger-garlic and chilies

Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Cook the tomatoes

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy, about 5-7 minutes.

6. Mix in spices and cook

Add the boiled and mashed vegetables to the pan. Mix well and add the Pav Bhaji masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Add finishing touches

Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serving

8. Toast the Pav

While the bhaji is cooking, prepare the pav. Heat a bit of butter in a separate pan and toast the pav until golden brown on both sides.

9. Serve and enjoy

Serve the bhaji hot, garnished with extra coriander leaves, alongside the toasted pav.

Pau Bhaji Recipe

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