Quick and Healthy Pav Bhaji - Roz Ka Khana With Figaro Olive Oil

Quick and Healthy Pav Bhaji is a yummy one pot pav bhaji masala recipe made using olive oil and nutritious mixed vegetables. Serve the Pav Bhaji along with toasted buns, with some onions sprinkled on the top for an evening snack or light dinner.

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The One Pot Pav Bhaji Recipe is made using Pressure Cooker. The recipe is very similar to the classic pav bhaji recipe, with just a small difference, it simply gets done in less than 30 minutes. Add all the ingredients into the pressure cooker, add the spices and the dish will be done in no time. 

Serve the Pav Bhaji along with toasted buns, with some onions sprinkled on the top. Make these as an appetizer for your next party and serve along with Nawabi Kofta CurryButter Garlic Naan and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe.

Did You Know: The Extra Virgin olive oil acts as a great replacement for butter, making the dish low in fat and packed with the good flavors from the Extra Virgin olive oil along with its rich nutrients.

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Course: One Pot Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

20 M

Cooks in

35 M

Total in

55 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

    Main Ingredients for Pav Bhaji
  • 12 Pav buns
  • 1 Onions , finely chopped for serving
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil , for toasting the buns
  • 1 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped for garnishing
  • Ingredients for the Bhaji
  • 1 Onion , finely chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger , grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic , grated
  • 1 cup Tomato , puree
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots (Gajjar) , diced
  • 1/2 cup Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose) , chopped
  • 2 cups Cauliflower (gobi) , cut into florets
  • 3 Potatoes (Aloo) , peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons Pav bhaji masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
  • 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar) , steamed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil , for cooking
  • Salt , to taste

How to make Quick and Healthy Pav Bhaji - Roz Ka Khana With Figaro Olive Oil

  1. To begin making the Pav bhaji heat the pressure cooker over medium heat. Once the cooker is heated, add the oil, onion, garlic, ginger and saute until the raw smell from the onion goes away.

  2. Once it does, add all the remaining ingredients for the bhaji except, the steamed green peas and lemon juice.

  3. Stir well, add a little 1/2 cup of water, Lock the lid in place and pressure cook for a three to four whistles and turn off the heat.

  4. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally in the pressure cooker.

  5. Open the cooker, mash the pav bhaji using a potato masher until it looks creamy and well mashed. Add the lemon juice and butter and stir.

  6. Check the taste and adjust accordingly. Once done, transfer the healthy Pav Bhaji to a serving bowl.

  7. Our next step is to toast the pav buns, heat the skillet over medium heat and place the sliced pav buns on it. Drizzle some Extra Virgin olive oil over the pav buns and toast it on both sides until golden and crisp. 

  8. The Extra Virgin olive oil acts as a great replacement for butter, making the dish low in fat and packed with the good flavors from the Extra Virgin olive oil along with its rich nutrients.

  9. Serve the Pav Bhaji along with toasted buns, with some onions sprinkled on the top. Make these as an appetizer for your next party and serve along with Nawabi Kofta CurryButter Garlic Naan and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe