Jul 14 2026
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Up-to-date Pau Bhaji Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Kensington
Time45m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Spices & Seasoning

Pav

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a large pot, add the diced potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and green peas. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Remaining Vegetables

    Finely chop the capsicum, onion, and tomato. Set them aside for cooking.

Cooking the Bhaji

  1. 3

    Sauté Onions and Ginger-Garlic

    In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Capsicum

    Add chopped tomatoes and capsicum to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy, about 5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Mix in the Spices

    Stir in the Pav Bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated.

  4. 6

    Combine with Cooked Vegetables

    Add the cooked vegetables to the spice mixture. Mash everything together using a potato masher. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, adding a little water if it becomes too thick.

  5. 7

    Finish with Lemon Juice

    Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat.

Preparing the Pav

  1. 8

    Butter the Pav

    In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Slice the Pav bread horizontally and place them in the pan. Toast until golden brown on both sides.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Bhaji and Pav

    Serve the Bhaji hot with the toasted Pav on the side. You can add extra butter on the Pav and serve with a slice of lemon and chopped onions if desired.

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