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 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!
Wash, peel, and finely chop all the vegetables — onions, tomatoes, potatoes, capsicum, green peas. You can also boil potatoes beforehand to save cooking time.
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.
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.
Slice pav buns. On a hot tawa, melt some butter and lightly toast both sides of the pav till golden brown.
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.
Servings 2
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.