Wondering what can be the best breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning? Well, what can be better than a plate of masala pav? Food is a language of love and we are sure your partner will be delighted as you surprise them with such a delightful breakfast.
Somewhere while experimenting with pav bhaji and vada pav with Kutchi dabeli, the idea of masala pav was invented and we are so glad it came into existence! Being one of the most delicious and popular Mumbai street foods, the fluffy bread stuffed with a spicy curry is simply awe-worthy! You can now make it at home easily. Go through this article to find out.
Understanding the concept is masala pav
If you are not quite accustomed to the idea of masala pav, let us help you to know what it exactly means. A savory and delicious gravy made with veggies is served with the tender pav. The pavs are eggless bread rolls and hence ideal for vegan dieters too! A masala pav is a dish made with the veggie curry stuffed inside the pav or served alongside. And it gives it a nice crunch, you can serve chopped onions and fresh coriander with it! Don't forget to squeeze lemon juice on it before you begin.
When we are talking about Mumbai, masala pav and pav bhaji are two gorgeous street indulgences that every local as well as tourists have tried. You won't find a soul in Mumbai who hasn't ever tried their hands at a plate of pav bhaji or masala pav! You can make it at home to find out what makes this dish so special.
If you wish to give it all, then you should bake the pav at home, and if you are running a little late then of course, you can choose to buy the pav from the store but there is nothing as drool-worthy as a freshly baked tender pav!
Learn to make masala pav at home
The recipe for masala pav is somewhat very similar to pav bhaji in fact there are many steps and ingredients that will overlap in the case of these two.
So as we stated, masala pav is somewhat very similar to how a pav bhaji is made. If you are good at one, you automatically excel at the other. Veggies like onions, tomatoes, and capsicum are the same for both as well as the bhaji masala. In case you want to make the bhaji more colorful then you can try your hands at yellow and red bell pepper too. Some variations of the bhaji also include mashed potatoes in it. If you have some leftover bhaji in the refrigerator that you had with rice, you can twist and turn it to make the bhaji for the pav. Just some fresh garnishing and you can jazz up the entire dish in a minute. With each serving, you can have four to five small pavs or more based on your appetite.
No wonder masala pav is regarded as a tasty and healthy snack that you can make in the evening as your partner comes back from work, or the kids return from school.
Tips to make masala pav at home
Now let's get started with the preparation if you wish to enjoy masala pav this evening.
Start with rinsing the veggies and then chopping them into fine sections. This includes onions, tomatoes, capsicum, and even bell pepper. You can choose to add crushed garlic to the gravy or even chopped, whichever is easier for you to handle.
To make the masala, melt the butter in the pan and toss some cumin seeds into it. Instead of oil, you can use butter to give a rich consistency to the gravy. The crushed ginger, garlic, and chili paste are now put into the pan. Stir and saute followed by the addition of onions. Allow the onions to turn golden brown before you proceed to the next step. Next goes the tomatoes along with pav bhaji masala. Saute the onion and tomato mixture for a while and then put the chopped capsicum into it as well. Again saute and toss for five to ten minutes. Season with salt and add some water! Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and allow the gravy to simmer until the water dries up and a thick gravy is formed.
Toast the pav in butter before you serve them with the masala. Either you can give the bhaji on the side of the plate or stuff it inside the pav, that is up to you! And with that, your hearty and healthy snack is ready in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Prepare masala pav for everyone in the house today.