Pav Bhaji

Settle in for the night with this delicious Indian street food dish. Perfectly cooked vegetables are spiced with pav bhaji masala, a fragrant blend of coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel, and cardamom. Piled atop a toasty, sweet bun, it’s sure to satisfy vegetarians and meat lovers alike!

Quick Info

⏱️ 88 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

289 cal • 9g protein • 59g carbs • 2g fat

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon whole cloves
1 2-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
3–4 cardamom pods
1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated or minced
4 garlic cloves, grated or minced
6 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1¾ pounds), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (5 cups)
3 beefsteak tomatoes (about 1½ pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 cup frozen English peas
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1½ tablespoons chile powder, divided
1 cup cold water, divided, plus more as needed
1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for serving
1 cup minced red onion, plus more for serving
3 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, minced (about ½ cup)
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
6–8 soft buns, toasted and buttered, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
Potato masher