Authentic Mumbai Pav Bhaji
Mar 22, 2026 12:04 PM
Craving Pav Bhaji? This one pot recipe brings real Mumbai flavor with both Instant Pot and stovetop methods. I am sharing easy steps, expert tips, secret ingredients that street side vendors use and fixes for common mistakes included!
Pav Bhaji is one my favorites. Just the aroma of the buttery pav and spicy bhaji from the streets called my name, however my fondest memories of enjoy Pav bhaji are from Shiv Sagar.
This recipe brings that same authentic Mumbai street flavor right to your kitchen. Whether you use the Instant Pot for a quick fix or the stovetop for the classic touch, I've shared all my best tips so you can make pav bhaji that tastes just like the real thing.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3-4 juicy tomatoes, chopped
- 1 capsicum, chopped
- 10 cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot chopped
- ¼ beetroot, chopped
- ¾ cup peas
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 whole red chillies
- 2 teaspoon kashimiri red chili powder
- 2 tablespoon pav bhaji masala
- 1.5 cups water
- salt to taste
- cilantro to garnish
- lemon wedge
For Tadka
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon kashmiri red chili powder
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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