Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi

lauki pav bhaji recipe | pav bhaji with doodhi | bottle gourd pav bhaji | ghiya pav bhaji | with step by step images.



pav bhaji with doodhi is a pav bhaji with a twist. Thickened with bottle gourd and blended with usual masalas it is something unique to indulge into. Learn how to make ghiya pav bhaji.

The moment we decide to make pav bhaji, the first ingredient that we take out is the potatoes! However, this pav bhaji with doodhi will jolt you out of this belief.

This unique bhaji is made with doodhi and without potatoes at all. Coupled with the usual veggies like tomatoes, onions, cauliflower, carrots, peas, etc., and flavoured with the classic pav bhaji masala, this bottle gourd pav bhaji tastes just as awesome as the usual one.

To make lauki pav bhaji, combine the bottle gourd, cauliflower, carrot, green peas and ½ cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles and mash it well using a potato masher. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the prepared mashed veggies, chilli powder, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Switch off the flame, add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Keep aside. Slit 2 pavs vertically and cook them with butter on a tava tilll they turn light brown and crisp on both the sides. Serve the bhaji hot with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.

Do not get concerned with the colour of the bhaji. Serve ghiya pav bhaji with fresh butter-toasted pav bread to make a delectable snack or a meal by itself.

Tips for lauki pav bhaji. 1. You can make the bhaji in advance, but we suggest you cook the pav in butter just before serving. 2. Do not add lemon juice to the bhaji and then cook. Always switch off the flame, add lemon juice and mix well.

Try other recipes like Pav Sandwich or Pav Bhaji Masala.

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Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi

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Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi recipe - How to make Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For The Pav Bhaji Made With Doodhi
2 1/2 cups roughly chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup roughly chopped carrot
3/4 cup green peas
1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 tbsp oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp lemon juice

For The Pav
8 ladi pavs
4 tbsp butter

For Serving
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
4 lemon wedges

Method
    Method
  1. Combine the bottle gourd, cauliflower, carrot, green peas and ½ cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Mash it well using a potato masher. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the prepared mashed veggies, chilli powder, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Switch off the flame, add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Keep aside.

For the pavs

    For the pavs
  1. Slit 2 pavs vertically and keep aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), add 1 tbsp of butter and slit open the pavs and place on it.
  3. Cook on a medium flame till they turn light brown and crisp on both the sides.
  4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to cook more pavs. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Serve the bhaji hot with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy388 cal
Protein9.9 g
Carbohydrates55.9 g
Fiber6.5 g
Fat13.9 g
Cholesterol33.8 mg
Sodium138.3 mg

Reviews

Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
 on 20 Oct 21 01:26 AM
5

Pretty good healthier version. I didnt add the water in the last step as it was already watery.
Tarla Dalal
11 Nov 21 11:51 AM
   Hi, Hope you and your family enjoyed it...
Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
 on 18 Feb 21 07:52 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
19 Feb 21 07:12 PM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
 on 13 Jun 20 02:48 PM
5

Tried. Came out very well. No potatoes and still getting the taste . Thank you🙏🏻👌
Tarla Dalal
05 Jul 20 10:17 AM
   Great to hear that.
Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
 on 19 Mar 18 12:47 PM
5

When my grandfather was craving for pav bhaji but could not eat it because he is not allowed potatoes I came across this recipe which has no potatoes in it and decided to try it, I was hoping he likes it and he said to me it was superb in taste...