Masala Pav is Mumbai’s iconic street snack made with spicy onion-tomato bhaji and soft butter-toasted pav. Bursting with flavors, it’s quick, delicious, and perfect for evening cravings!
Masala Pav (Mumbai)
Description
Masala Pav is a popular Mumbai street food made with spicy tomato-onion masala stuffed inside butter-toasted pavs. It’s perfect as a quick evening snack or as part of a desi party platter. This easy recipe captures the true flavors of Indian street food and is sure to be a hit with your taste buds!
Masala Pav Ingredients
Masala Mixture
For Serving
Instructions
Making Bhaji
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Prep the Vegetables
Wash, peel, and finely chop all the vegetables — onions, tomatoes, potatoes, capsicum, green peas. You can also boil potatoes beforehand to save cooking time.
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Cook the Masala
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and pav bhaji masala.
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Add Vegetables and Mash
Add boiled vegetables to the masala mixture. Mix well and mash using a potato masher. Add some water and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium flame. Adjust salt and spice.
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Toast the Pav
Slice pav buns. On a hot tawa, melt some butter and lightly toast both sides of the pav till golden brown.
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Garnish and Serve
Serve hot bhaji with toasted pav, chopped onions, coriander leaves, and lemon wedges on the side. Add a small cube of butter on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Protein 8g16%
- Vitamin A 2100 IU
- Vitamin C 24 mg
- Calcium 80 mg
- Iron 2.2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Always toast the pav on medium flame to keep it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Adjust the amount of butter as per your taste preference.
- For extra spice, add a little more red chili powder.
- Serve Masala Pav immediately to enjoy its fresh and authentic taste.
