Replace One Ingredient In Your Pav Bhaji Recipe To Make It Super Healthy! (Kids Will Never Know!)

India is a country with such diverse cultures and that brings with it diverse flavours of food as well. Pav bhaji is one such street food which is popular all over the country especially, Mumbai. Normally made with potatoes and masalas we thought we should give it a different twist. We are always trying to find healthier options for you to feed your family.

So instead of using potatoes which make the base for Pav Bhaji, we're going to use Pumpkin. Did you know that pumpkin is an excellent source of  Vitamin C, potassium and fibre? It's also rich in Vitamin A which is essential for good eyesight.

If you are excited to try this recipe out, then I should tell you that you should definitely check out the KSP 50 Indian Meal Plans book with its 50 meal plans and 50 recipes. You will just love them all! You can buy the book here. 

So let's see how you can get all that goodness in your Pav Bhaji and into your family's tummy.

Pumpkin Pav Bhaji

Ingredients – Serves 4

• 200g Pumpkin cubed and pressure cooked
• 3 Tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala + a little more for sprinkling
• 1/4 grated Cauliflower
• 2 tsp grated Ginger
• 2 tsp Garlic paste
• 4 medium Tomatoes grated
• 1 medium Capsicum finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Peas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Carrots
• 1/2 cup Tomato Puree
• 1 Lemon Juice
• Coriander leaves (dhania)
• Butter as per requirement
• Salt to taste

Method

• Parboil the cauliflower, peas, carrots with some salt.
• Mash up all the above along with the pumpkin with a masher.
• In a kadai, add some butter and saute the onions ginger and garlic till translucent.
• Add the capsicum and mix well.
• Mix in the tomato puree and let it cook for a bit. Add 2-3 Tbsp of water.
• Add the grated tomatoes to the above and cook them well.
• Toss in the pav bhaji masala and add some water. It could get a little thick at this stage. Be careful with how much water you add to the mixture.
• Add salt, lemon juice and a dollop of butter. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Slice the pav (bun) from the middle, smear some butter on it and put it on the non-stick tawa for that crispy taste!

Your pumpkin pav bhaji is ready to be served. I like adding some extra butter and lime to my bhaji and topping it with finely chopped onions.

Let us know how your family enjoyed it.