About
Pao Bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish consisting of a spicy potato-based curry served with a soft, buttered Pav (indian bun). The dish originated in the city of Mumbai and is now popular throughout the country. It is typically served with a side of onions, lemon wedges, and chutney. Pao Bhaji is a popular snack and can be served as a light meal too.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.4
Fats
25.6
Carbs
4.9
Fibre
1.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
oil
2 tablespoons
onions, finely chopped
2
green chillies, finely chopped
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
2
ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
potatoes, boiled and mashed
2
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
butter
2 tablespoons
- 4
pav/buns
5
Directions
Step 1:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the onions, green chillies, garlic and ginger and sauté for a few minutes until the onions are soft and lightly browned.
Step 3:
Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they are soft and mushy.
Step 4:
Add the mashed potatoes, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala and mix well.
Step 5:
Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined and the spices are fragrant.
Step 6:
Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 7:
Add the butter and mix until it is melted and combined.
Step 8:
Toast the pav/buns on a hot griddle or in a toaster.
Step 9:
Serve the pao bhaji with the toasted pav/buns.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14368 users have chowed down on Pao Bhaji a whopping 20125 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Pao Bhaji like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Pao Bhaji , our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in januaryapril.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Pao Bhaji is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14368 users have chowed down on Pao Bhaji a whopping 20125 times.
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