By Garima Johar
November 15, 2026
Pav bhaji gets that street-style magic from a tawa, heavy masher, and lots of butter. Made with boiled vegetables, the spicy bhaji is served with pavs toasted in butter. Perfect for a Sunday brunch, here’s how to make pav bhaji at home.
1 cup water 3 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion 1 green chilli 1 inch of ginger 1 clove garlic 1 tomato 2 potatoes 1/2 cup peas 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1.5 tablespoons pav bhaji masala 1 teaspoon coriander powder Salt to taste Coriander leaves for garnishing 1 packet pav buns
Sauté chopped onion and green chilli. Mix in ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook till fragrant.
Mix in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, and coriander powder.
Add mashed potatoes, peas, and salt. Pour a cup of water and let the mixture simmer.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, onions, and butter.
Toast the pav till they are golden brown. Serve with hot bhaji.