Pav Bhaji Masala

A batch of this simple pav bhaji masala in your pantry is the secret to easy and flavorful dinner and snack recipes!

In this Post:

• Why you’ll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How to make Pav Bhaji Masala?
• Tips for Recipe
• How to use Pav Bhaji Masala?

This Pav Bhaji Masala is a spice blend that is used in a classic Indian street food dish: Pav Bhaji.

The dish is made with a tangy and spicy mashed vegetable curry served with a buttery toasted roll for a delicious meal!

Why you’ll love this recipe

The real secret for this dish is a spice blend that is spicy and tangy with a hit of sweet flavors that hit your tastebuds all at the same time!

Once you have a taste, you’ll want to add the spice mix to anything and everything!

Recipes you’ll love

Cooking from scratch can be rewarding, but it can also be time-consuming. We like to prepare spice blends and some chutneys in batches to enjoy flavorful foods even on busy days!

If you’re looking for more spice blends or chutneys that make cooking your favorite Indian and Pakistani dishes easier, here are some of our favorites:

• Garam Masala: Homemade Spice Mix
• Ginger Garlic Paste
• Chaat Masala – Homemade Spice Blend
• Green Chutney

Ingredients & Notes

These are the spices that are commonly found in Pav Bhaji.

• Coriander seeds – Dhaniya – a common spice used in lots of recipes, adding a floral aroma to the spice blend.
• Cumin seeds – Zeera – another common spice that is used in many recipes, adding a warm, earthy taste.
• Bay leaves – this spice is a fragrant leaf from the laurel tree, used whole or ground.
• Cloves – a warm and earthy spice with a very potent aroma.
• Black Cardamom – this is an essential spice in this blend and has a warm and smoky flavor.
• Cinnamon – this is a popular spice used in a variety of sweet & savoury dishes.
• Black peppercorns – a popular spice with a spicy flavor.
• Red Chilli – we used dried red chillis in this to add a ton of spice that pav bhaji is known for. Adjust the amount to your preference
• Turmeric powder or Haldi – is a bright yellow spice that has a bold earthy flavor, sometimes a little bitter. It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
• Amchur Powder or Dried Mango powder – a fruity ground spice made with raw/unripe mangoes and gives the dish a tangy taste. We also use it in other recipes such as Aloo Paratha, Dal Puri and Chana Aloo Masala.

How to make Pav Bhaji Masala?

In a pan on low heat add all the ingredients except Turmeric and Mango powder. Roast till fragrant. Cool the mixture completely.

To a blender, add the roasted spices with turmeric and mango powder. Blend well.

Store in an airtight container for 3-6 months.

Tips for Pav Bhaji Masala

• Make sure to use good quality, whole spices for the most flavorful spice mix.
• You can make this pav bhaji masala with ready-made ground spices. However, roasting whole spices results in a more flavorful blend.
• Toasting the dry spices in a dry skillet helps remove any excess moisture from the spices, so your homemade mix will last longer.
• Make sure to store your homemade pav bhaji powder in an airtight container.
• This spice blend mix stays fresh for up to 3-6 months.

How to use Pav Bhaji Masala?

Here are some delicious ways to use up a batch of your pav bhaji masala:

• Pav Bhaji: Add Pav Bhaji Masala Mix to your Pav Bhaji recipe whenever you make it, to make it an easy dish to serve on busy nights.
• Scrambled eggs: You can add a little bit of the mix to your scrambled eggs for a bright, flavorful breakfast
• Roasted Potatoes: toss potatoes with this spice mix and oil, and roast as always.

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @thespicemess