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Recipe of Mumbai Masala Pav

Hetal Kamdar
Mumbai Masala Pav is a classic Mumbai street food that is such a perfect treat on a rainy day. This step-by-step recipe of Masala Pav is a perfect guide to make this masala pav at home and any beginners can also make it.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup Finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup Finely chopped capsicum
  • 8-10 Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Chilli-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp Red Kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala
  • 1.2 cup finely chopped coriander dhania
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt as per taste
  • For preparing Masala Pav:
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6-8 pieces Pav or Bread or Buns

Instructions
 

How to do masala for Masala pav:

  • Heat the butter in a deep kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
  • When the seeds crackle, add the chill-garlic paste, minced garlic, and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  • Add the onions, capsicum and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the onions turn translucent while stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, Red chili powder, pav bhaji masala and 1/2 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  • Mash it lightly, add the coriander and simmer for another minute.
  • Add the lemon juice and mix well.

How to prepare Masala pav:

  • Heat 1 tsp of butter on a non-stick tava (griddle), add a portion of the prepared masala and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  • Slit 4 pavs or buns vertically, open, apply butter and place it on the masala.
  • Spread the masala evenly over the pav till it gets evenly coated from all the sides.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more masala pavs.
  • Garnish with some coriander before serving.

Notes

The recipe of Mumbai Masala Pav has been adapted from our very own guru Tarla Dalal as I have always followed this recipe for Masala pav and it comes out just perfect and the way it is served here in Mumbai. You can adjust spices and chili powder as per your taste. Don't be stingy with the butter in this recipe!!
Happy monsoon and Happy cooking!

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1148IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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