Mumbai Street Style Masala Pav with Zero Maida Bombay Pav

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• Zero Maida Bombay Pav – 4
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Large onion – 1 (finely chopped)
• Large tomato – 1 (finely chopped)
• Green bell pepper – 1 (finely chopped)
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Green chilies – 2 (finely chopped, optional)
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder – 1 tsp
• Pav bhaji masala – 1 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves – chopped
• Lemon wedges – for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Masala:

   • Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
   • Add chopped green bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
   • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil starts to separate.
   • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
   • Add a little water if needed and cook until you have a thick masala.
   • Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Remove from heat.

2. Prepare the Pav:

   • Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
   • Slice the pavs in half horizontally.
   • Spread butter on the cut sides of the pavs.
   • Toast the pavs on the tawa until golden brown and crispy.

3. Assemble the Masala Pav:

   • Spread a generous amount of the prepared masala on the toasted sides of the pavs.
   • Press the pav halves together.

4. Serve:

   • Serve the Masala Pav hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges on the side.