Masala Pav
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Maharashtra, India
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
8piece Pav (bread rolls)
60g Butter
2piece Onion, finely chopped
2piece Tomato, finely chopped
1piece Capsicum, finely chopped
3piece Green chillies, finely chopped
6piece Garlic cloves, minced
15g Pav bhaji masala
8g Red chilli powder
20g Fresh coriander leaves
15ml Lemon juice
8g Salt
12 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Heat butter on a large flat tawa. Add garlic and sauté until golden.
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Add onions and cook until translucent.
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Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
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Add green chillies, pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well and cook 3 minutes.
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Add lemon juice and coriander. Toss everything together.
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Slit pav horizontally. Press onto the masala mixture on the tawa, absorbing the buttery spices.
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Flip and toast the outer sides of the pav until lightly golden.
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Serve pav with the masala on top, garnished with chopped onion and coriander.
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Chef's Tips
Masala Pav is Mumbai street food at its most irresistible — charred on the tawa is essential.
Use a large flat tawa (griddle) for best results — the wide surface allows simultaneous cooking of masala and pav.
Add extra butter at the end for that iconic street-food richness.
Serve with finely chopped raw onion and lime wedges on the side.
About This Dish
Masala Pav is a traditional vegetarian dish from Maharashtra, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Masala Pav is Mumbai street food at its most irresistible — charred on the tawa is essential. - Use a large flat tawa (griddle) for best results — the wide surface allows simultaneous cooking of masala and pav. - Add extra butter at the end for that iconic street-food richness. - Serve with finely chopped raw onion and lime wedges on the side.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy