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Paneer Pav Bhaji Wholesome Weeknight Dinner

This recipe is a popular weeknight dinner in many Indian households, originating from the streets of Mumbai. The combination of paneer, pav buns, and spices gives it a rich and flavorful taste.

Time 50 min · Serves 12 · 247 kcal · Western India, Maharashtra

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Method

  1. To begin making the Paneer Pav Bhaji Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep it ready.Place the pressure cooker on medium heat.
  2. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
  3. Once it melts, add the onion, capsicum and garlic and saute until the onions and capsicum soften.Once it softens, add the tomato puree, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, pav bhaji masala and chaat masala powder.
  4. Saute for a few seconds.Add 1/2 a cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles.
  5. The vegetables have to become very soft and mushy.
  6. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
  7. Once cooked, open the cooker and mash the vegetables well, then add the paneer and mix well to combine.
  8. Once done add the coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix well.
  9. Check the seasoning and transfer the bhaji into a serving bowl , Sprinkle some onions on the top and keep aside.The final step is to toast the pav buns.
  10. Heat a skillet on medium high heat.
  11. Spread butter over the sliced pav buns and toast them on the tawa until golden brown and crisp.
  12. Serve with the bhaji and enjoy.Serve the Pav Bhaji Recipe along with a Dahi Vada or a Papdi Chaat for a weeknight dinner or a chaat party at home.
  13. Your friends and family are sure to love this dish.

Common questions

Paneer Pav Bhaji Wholesome Weeknight Dinner ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पनीर पाव भाजी ko English mein Paneer Pav Bhaji Wholesome Weeknight Dinner likhte hain.
Ek plate Paneer Pav Bhaji Wholesome Weeknight Dinner mein kitni calories hoti hain?
247 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
50 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 30 min pakana.

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