Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry)
Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry) brings together buttery, mashed vegetables simmered with pav bhaji masala for a richly spiced, tangy-sweet bite. The tomatoes, potatoes, and corn meld into a smooth, comforting curry that’s perfect for piling onto toasted buns. Serve it for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with plenty of lemon and butter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Pour in 1 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes, potatoes, and corn to the saucepan. Season with chile powder, coriander, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Gently mash the curry with the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula. Simmer for 10 minutes more. Taste and adjust the salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala and lemon juice. Mash slightly again.
- 3
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to make the curry runny. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the butter; stir until the butter melts. Divide into serving bowls and sprinkle the remaining pav bhaji masala on top.
- Calories 260.46 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 3.86 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 37.57 g 14%
- Total Fat 11.19 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 766.23 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 8.62 g --
- Added Sugars 3.11 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 121.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 678.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 95.7 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 8.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Style Veg Curry) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Diced Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 260.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Diced Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Coriander. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry) healthy?
- Pav Bhaji (Mumbai-Style Veg Curry) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 260.46 calories and 3.86 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 766.23 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.11 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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