Terumi Morita
May 21, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 225 words

Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a Mumbai street food consisting of a spiced vegetable mash served with toasted buttered bread rolls.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Terumi Brain v1 review
A vibrant dish of mashed vegetable curry topped with butter and accompanied by toasted buns.
RecipeIndian
Prep20m
Cook15m
Serves4 人分
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • 500 g mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas, bell peppers)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 tbsp Pav Bhaji masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 Pav (bread rolls)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Steps

  1. Boil the mixed vegetables in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender, then mash them together using a potato masher.

  2. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle for 30 seconds.

  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. This builds the base flavor.

  4. Stir in the pureed tomatoes, Pav Bhaji masala, and red chili powder, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the oil separates.

  5. Mix in the mashed vegetables and season with salt, cooking for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

  6. In a separate pan, toast the Pav rolls with butter until golden brown on both sides.

Why this works

The combination of boiling and mashing vegetables not only creates a smooth texture but also allows the flavors from the spices to meld beautifully. The technique of sautéing the onions first develops a rich flavor base, while the addition of tomatoes adds acidity that balances the dish. If the Bhaji seems too thick, you can add a bit of water to reach your desired consistency. It’s essential to let the flavors cook together for at least 5 minutes after adding the vegetables, allowing the spices to permeate. The buttered Pav enhances the overall richness, making it a comforting meal. This dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weekday dinner yet complex enough to impress guests on special occasions.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.077 vs japanese-curry-rice)
  • regulatory: approved
  • image: approved

Terumi Brain v1 review

  • grade: B · overall 80/100 · readiness needs_minor_edits
  • scores: chef=100 science=30 repair=95 culture=90 safety=100 taste=66 mon=60 geo=95

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Brain-suggested book

  • The Japanese Home-Cooking Code: Unlocking Flavor (home-cooking-code-en)