Got leftover pav bhaji? Don’t let it go to waste! Turn it into this delicious masala pav which is the perfect way to give your pav a second life and make you fall in love with pav bhaji all over again, from a new angel of course! :p
What is Masala Pav?
Pav means dinner rolls or buns and Masala Pav means toasted pav with a generous amount of masala, in our case its usually the leftover pav bhaji where we have more pav as leftover so this recipe helps revive those in a delicious yummy way!
💡Did you know? Pav, the soft and fluffy bread roll that completes Mumbai’s beloved pav bhaji, has Portuguese roots! The word “pav” comes from the Portuguese word “pão”, meaning bread. When the Portuguese colonized parts of India, including Goa, they introduced their style of bread-making, which eventually made its way to Mumbai’s street food scene. Over time, local bakers adapted it, and today, pav is an essential part of Mumbai’s iconic dishes like vada pav, misal pav, and, of course, pav bhaji!
💌Why you will love this Masala Pav:
- Quick & Easy – Ready in 20 minutes with minimal effort!
- Perfect Use of Leftovers – No more wasting pav bhaji; turn it into something equally delicious.
- Street-Style Flavor – Spicy, buttery, and packed with Mumbai’s signature bold flavours.
- Great Snack or Meal – Perfect as a teatime snack, party appetizer, or even a light meal.
- Customizable – Adjust the spice level, throw in extra veggies – make it your own!
🛒 Ingredients used in this recipe:
- Butter
- Cumin seeds
- Chopped Onions
- Leftover Pav Bhaji Gravy
- Red Garlic Chutney
- Leftover pav tore in big chunks
- Coriander and chopped onions to garnish
📝Notes on Ingredients:
- Leftover Pav Bhaji Gravy – if you don’t have this then simply make an onion tomato gravy and add any veggies of your choice like green peppers, cabbage, and spices to your preference that you would like to be coated in the pav.
- Aromatics: We used red garlic chutney which really gives it that street food style kick but feel free to use plain minced garlic if you prefer – sauté with onions so it’s not raw.
😍 More Street Food Recipes?
We love street food so check out our favourites here:
- Pav Bhaji – This is a must for every street food lover and a fun way to revive your veggies!
👋 Conclusion
I hope you loved reading through this street style Masala Pav recipe and feel inspired to make it in your kitchen!
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What to do with leftover Pav Bhaji? – Make Masala Pav!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, fine chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 cup leftover pav bhaji gravy (see note)
- ¼ cup water to thin out consistency of gravy if needed
- 1 tbsp/tsp red garlic chutney (depending on your spice level)
- 2 cups leftover dinner rolls or buns, tore in large chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped onions to garnish for crunch
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander to garnish
Instructions
- Heat some butter to a pan.1 tablespoon butter
- Add in cumin seeds and let them splutter.1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Add in chopped onions and cook for a cook minutes until translucent.1 medium onion, fine chopped
- Add in fresh coriander and leftover pav bhaji gravy. Add water to thin out consistency if needed.2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped, 1 cup leftover pav bhaji gravy (see note), ¼ cup water to thin out consistency of gravy if needed
- Add a touch of red garlic chutney.1 tbsp/tsp red garlic chutney (depending on your spice level)
- Throw in the pav pieces tore in large chunks.2 cups leftover dinner rolls or buns, tore in large chunks
- Garnish with onions and coriander1 tablespoon chopped onions to garnish for crunch, 1 tablespoon fresh coriander to garnish
Notes
- Leftover Pav Bhaji Gravy – if you don’t have this then simply make an onion tomato gravy and add any veggies of your choice like green peppers, cabbage, and spices to your preference that you would like to be coated in the pav.
- Aromatics: We used red garlic chutney which really gives it that street food style kick but feel free to use plain minced garlic if you prefer – sauté with onions so it’s not raw.
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