Pav Bhaji


Pav Bhajji
Pav Bhaji is a type of fast food/street food from Mumbai. “Pav” means bread and “bhaji” means vegetables, so it’s really a dish of mashed up vegetables with bread. It’s usually loaded with fat and salt and is generally cooked in butter and served with butter, but my guilt-free, plant-based version tastes just as delicious and even has some greens!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Allergens: Wheat
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 potato (large, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 red onion (chopped, divided)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala
- 1 cup kale leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or coriander (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 lime
- 6 burger buns (whole wheat)
Instructions
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In large pot, bring water to boil.
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Cut cauliflower into small pieces and add to boiling water, then boil until cauliflower is tender (about 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
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In meantime, bring potatoes to boil by peeling and cubing potatoes then setting in large saucepan or pot. Add enough water to cover tops of potatoes and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to water.
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Turn burner on high and bring water to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cover pot with lid and cook potatoes in gently boiling water until tender (about 15 minutes). Use fork to test if tender enough. Drain potatoes in colander and set aside.
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In large pan, heat coconut oil, then add cumin seeds and let crackle.
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Add chopped onion, saving 1 tablespoon for garnish. Once onions are translucent, add carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, green bell peppers, green beans, ginger, 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
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Add boiled cauliflower and potato, then using potato masher and mash everything into mushy paste and cook until all water dries out.
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Turn heat off, add kale leaves and lime juice, mix well, and cover pan with lid. Let kale leaves cook for 5 minutes.
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Serve with whole wheat buns and garnish with chopped raw onions, cilantro, and lime wedge.
BON APPÉTIT!
Note: Here is a link to the pav bhaji masala I like to use.