Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
by Tarla Dalal
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.
Enjoy lauki pav bhaji recipe | pav bhaji with doodhi | bottle gourd pav bhaji | ghiya pav bhaji | with step by step photos below.
Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi recipe - How to make Pav Bhaji Made with Doodhi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
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
- 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.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Mash it well using a potato masher. Keep aside.
- 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.
For the pavs
- For the pavs
- Slit 2 pavs vertically and keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), add 1 tbsp of butter and slit open the pavs and place on it.
- Cook on a medium flame till they turn light brown and crisp on both the sides.
- Repeat steps 1 to 3 to cook more pavs. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Serve the bhaji hot with pavs, onions and lemon wedges.
| Energy | 388 cal |
| Protein | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.9 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 13.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 33.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1146.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 52.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 18.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 88.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 138.3 mg |
| Potassium | 240.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Pretty good healthier version. I didnt add the water in the last step as it was already watery.
Tried. Came out very well. No potatoes and still getting the taste . Thank you🙏🏻👌
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...