Servings: 4 people (2 pav with 1 cup bhaji per serving)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
About the Dish:
Pav Bhaji is a bold and flavorful Mumbai street-food classic made with mashed vegetables cooked in aromatic spices and served with buttery toasted pav. It’s mouth-watering, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Bhaji:
- 2 tbsp Nova Butter
- 1 tbsp Nova Dairy Cow Ghee
- 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 cup boiled cauliflower
- ½ cup boiled green peas
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 chopped capsicum
- 1½ tbsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- ½ lemon
For the Pav:
- 8 pav buns
- 2–3 tbsp Nova Dairy Butter for toasting
Method
Step 1:
Heat Nova Butter and Nova Dairy Cow Ghee on a flat tawa or deep pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
Step 2:
Add capsicum and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release oil.
Step 3:
Add boiled vegetables and pav bhaji masala. Mash everything together using a masher while cooking on medium heat. Add a little water to adjust consistency and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thick and well blended.
Step 4:
Finish with a knob of Nova Butter, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well and keep warm.
Step 5:
Slice the pav horizontally and toast them on a hot tawa with Nova Dairy Butter until golden and crisp on the edges. Serve hot with bhaji.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with chopped onions, lemon wedges, and extra butter on top.
- Ideal for dinner, weekend meals, or festive get-togethers.
- Leftover bhaji can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.
Make It Better with Nova
Authentic Pav Bhaji gets its irresistible taste from the generous use of high-quality butter. Nova Butter adds richness and smoothness to both the bhaji and the toasted pav, while Nova Dairy Cow Ghee enhances the aroma while cooking. The result is a perfectly balanced, flavourful dish with the right amount of indulgence and consistency in every bite.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 pavs with 1 cup bhaji
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 420–450 kcal
- Protein: 9–11 g
- Carbs: 55–60 g
- Fats: 18–20 g
Perfect For:
Family Dinners | Weekend Meals | Party Snacks | Comfort Food