Name: Secretly Healthy Pav Bhaji
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6, 6 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 3/4 cup water; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup chopped broccoli; 3 cups chopped potatoes; 1/3 cup diced green pepper; 1/3 cup diced red pepper; 3/4 cup chopped cauliflower; 4-5 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup chopped coriander; 2 green chilies; 1 1/2 cups diced onions; 1 cup chopped aubergine; 1 tbsp diced beetroot; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (pureed); 1 tbsp kashmiri chili power; 1/2 tbsp pink salt; 3 tbsp pav bhaji masala; 12 soft rolls; vegan butter/margarine; fresh coriander (for sprinkling over rolls); pav bhaji masala (for sprinkling over rolls)

Secretly Healthy Pav Bhaji

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This recipe is healthier than most because there’s not much oil/vegan butter used! And there are more veggies hidden in it compared to other Pav Bhajis…but I promise you, it still tastes INCREDIBLE… if not better than others.

By: Parita Kansagra (via Cookingwithparita)

Original Publish: Mar 21, 2022

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Yields: 6, 6 people

Nutrition Facts

400 Calories

Instructions

Steam the potatoes, carrots, beetroot, aubergine, peas, cauilflower and broccoli for 25 minutes or until soft.
Heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin, heat until fragrant. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add the peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sauté the green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric and garlic for 1 minute.
Add pureed tomatoes and salt, cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the steamed vegetables, mash and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add pav bhaji masala, mash and cook for 4 minutes. Add chopped coriander, lemon juice, brown sugar and 1 cup water, mash and cook for 3 minutes.

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