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Spicy Indian Pav Bhaji with Buttered Rolls

Name: Spicy Indian Pav Bhaji with Buttered Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 2 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and mashed; 1 cup boiled peas; 1 cup boiled and mashed cauliflower; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji masala; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish; 8 medium-sized pav (soft bread rolls); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon Pav Bhaji masala

Enjoy the classic Indian street food, Pav Bhaji, a hearty mashed vegetable curry served with soft, buttery rolls.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 5, 2025

Spicy Indian Pav Bhaji with Buttered Rolls — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bhaji

For the Buttered Rolls

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 523 kcal
Protein: 10.25 g
Carbs: 70.25 g
Fat: 22.75 g
Fiber: 7.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2090 kcal
Protein: 41 g
Carbs: 281 g
Fat: 91 g
Fiber: 31 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 tablespoon butter	102	0	0	12	0
1 cup finely chopped onions	64	1	15	0	3
1 cup chopped tomatoes	32	1	7	0	2
2 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and mashed	320	8	74	0	6
1 cup boiled peas	134	8	25	0	4
1 cup boiled and mashed cauliflower	28	2	5	0	3
1 teaspoon cumin seeds	8	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji masala	32	1	6	1	3
1 teaspoon red chili powder	6	0	1	0	1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish	2	0	0	0	0
8 medium-sized pav (soft bread rolls)	800	20	144	16	8
3 tablespoons butter	306	0	0	35	0
1 teaspoon Pav Bhaji masala	16	0	3	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Bhaji

1
Heat oil and butter
Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add cumin seeds
Add cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle.
3
Sauté onions
Stir in onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Cook tomatoes
Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil starts to separate.
5
Add spices
Incorporate Pav Bhaji masala and red chili powder, and sauté for 2 minutes.
Tip: Adjust spice levels by adding more or less red chili powder.
6
Mix vegetables
Add mashed vegetables and mix well, cooking for another 10 minutes while mashing further.
7
Simmer
Adjust consistency with water if too thick; simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: Do not let the bhaji stick to the bottom; stir frequently.
8
Season and garnish
Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.

How to Make Spicy Indian Pav Bhaji with Buttered Rolls

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering
Allow the bhaji to simmer until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly.
2
Toasting the Rolls
Split pav rolls in half, spread with butter, and sprinkle with Pav Bhaji masala. Toast on a hot griddle until golden and crisp.