Vegetarian📍 Maharashtra

Masala Pav

An authentic vegetarian recipe from Maharashtra, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Masala Pav from Maharashtra, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Masala Pav is a treasured vegetarian dish from Maharashtra, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat butter on a large flat tawa. Add garlic and sauté until golden.

  2. Add onions and cook until translucent.

  3. Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

  5. Add green chillies, pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well and cook 3 minutes.

  6. Add lemon juice and coriander. Toss everything together.

  7. Slit pav horizontally. Press onto the masala mixture on the tawa, absorbing the buttery spices.

  8. Flip and toast the outer sides of the pav until lightly golden.

  9. Serve pav with the masala on top, garnished with chopped onion and coriander.

Cook

25 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Easy

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