Pav Bhaji Pizza by @whenmeateatsveg

1h

4 servings

🫘

1 can

Chickpeas

🥔

1

Potatoes

🥕

2

Carrots

🥦

0.33

Cauliflower

🧅

2

Red onions

🧄

6 cloves

Garlic

🫚

1 tbsp

Ginger

🍅

2 + 1 can

Tomatoes

🍅

2 tbsp

Tomato purée

🫑

1

Bell pepper

🍆

1

Aubergine

🫛

100 g

Frozen peas

🧂

3.5 tbsp

Pav bhaji masala

🫙

1 tsp

Turmeric

🌶️

1 tsp

Chilli powder

🫗

3 tbsp

Oil

🧂

Salt

💧

Water

🍞

Pav buns

🧈

Butter

🧀

Cheese

🧅

Spring onions

🍋

Lime

  1. Boil
    • Potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Cauliflower

    Boil potatoes, carrots and cauliflower in salted water for 8-10 mins, until starting to soften.

  2. Drain
    • Potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Cauliflower

    Drain and set aside.

  3. Heat
    • Oil
    • Red onions

    In the same pot, heat oil and caramelise onions for 10-12 mins.

  4. Add
    • Ginger
    • Garlic

    Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 min.

  5. Add
    • Tomatoes
    • Tomato purée
    • Chickpeas

    Add fresh tomatoes, blended chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, chickpeas, pav bhaji masala, turmeric, chilli powder and salt.

  6. Cook

    Cook 5-7 mins, stirring.

  7. Mash
    • Chickpeas

    Mash the chickpeas into the sauce.

  8. Add
    • Bell pepper
    • Aubergine
    • Potatoes

    Add bell pepper, aubergine, boiled veg and peas.

  9. Simmer
    • Water

    Splash in water if needed; cover and simmer 10-15 mins until soft.

  10. Blitz

    Blitz to your preferred texture.

  11. Toast
    • Pav buns
    • Butter

    Toast the pav buns in butter.

  12. Pile
    • Pav buns
    • Grated cheese
    • Spring onions

    Pile the bhaji on the toasted pav and finish with cheese, spring onions and a squeeze of lime.

Pav Bhaji Pizza by @whenmeateatsveg

1h

4 servings

🫘

1 can

Chickpeas

🥔

1

Potatoes

🥕

2

Carrots

🥦

0.33

Cauliflower

🧅

2

Red onions

🧄

6 cloves

Garlic

🫚

1 tbsp

Ginger

🍅

2 + 1 can

Tomatoes

🍅

2 tbsp

Tomato purée

🫑

1

Bell pepper

🍆

1

Aubergine

🫛

100 g

Frozen peas

🧂

3.5 tbsp

Pav bhaji masala

🫙

1 tsp

Turmeric

🌶️

1 tsp

Chilli powder

🫗

3 tbsp

Oil

🧂

Salt

💧

Water

🍞

Pav buns

🧈

Butter

🧀

Cheese

🧅

Spring onions

🍋

Lime

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Boil potatoes, carrots and cauliflower in salted water for 8-10 mins, until starting to soften.

    🥔Potatoes
    🥕Carrots
    🥦Cauliflower
    🧂Salt
    💧Water
    🍲Pot

  2. Step 2/12

    Drain and set aside.

    🥔Potatoes
    🥕Carrots
    🥦Cauliflower
    🧺Colander

  3. Step 3/12

    In the same pot, heat oil and caramelise onions for 10-12 mins.

    🫗Oil
    🧅Red onions
    🍲Pot
    🥄Wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/12

    Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 min.

    🫚Ginger
    🧄Garlic
    🍲Pot
    🥄Wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add fresh tomatoes, blended chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, chickpeas, pav bhaji masala, turmeric, chilli powder and salt.

    🍅Tomatoes
    🍅Chopped tomatoes
    🍅Tomato purée
    🫘Chickpeas
    🧂Pav bhaji masala
    🫙Turmeric
    🌶️Chilli powder
    🧂Salt
    🍲Pot
    🥄Wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/12

    Cook 5-7 mins, stirring.

    🍲Pot
    🥄Wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/12

    Mash the chickpeas into the sauce.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🍲Pot
    🥔Potato masher

  8. Step 8/12

    Add bell pepper, aubergine, boiled veg and peas.

    🫑Bell pepper
    🍆Aubergine
    🥔Potatoes
    🥕Carrots
    🥦Cauliflower
    🫛Frozen peas
    🍲Pot
    🥄Wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Splash in water if needed; cover and simmer 10-15 mins until soft.

    💧Water
    🍲Pot
    ✨Lid

  10. Step 10/12

    Blitz to your preferred texture.

  11. Step 11/12

    Toast the pav buns in butter.

    🍞Pav buns
    🧈Butter
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

  12. Step 12/12

    Pile the bhaji on the toasted pav and finish with cheese, spring onions and a squeeze of lime.

    🍞Pav buns
    🧀Grated cheese
    🧅Spring onions
    🍋Lime

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Vegetables, Spices, Condiments, Oils, Seasonings, Beverages, Dairy, Fruits

Ingredients

Chickpeas, Potatoes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Red onions, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Tomato purée, Bell pepper, Aubergine, Frozen peas, Pav bhaji masala, Turmeric, Chilli powder, Oil, Salt, Water, Pav buns, Butter, Cheese, Spring onions, Lime

Notes

Chickpeas (drained), Potatoes (medium, chopped), Carrots (chopped), Cauliflower (florets), Red onions (finely chopped), Garlic (minced), Ginger (grated), Tomatoes (chopped), Bell pepper (chopped), Aubergine (small, chopped), Pav bhaji masala (3-4 tbsp), Salt (to taste), Water (splash, as needed), Butter (for toasting the buns), Cheese (for serving, grated), Lime (or lemon, for serving)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Vegetarian

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 55g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 11g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 980mg, Calcium: 210mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Magnesium: 85mg, Sodium: 680mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 78mg, Vitamin A: 480mcg RAE, Vitamin K: 32mcg, Folate: 115mcg DFE, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Pot, Colander, Knife, Cutting board, Wooden spoon, Potato masher, Lid, Frying pan, Spatula

Appliances

Stove, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday lunch or dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@whenmeateatsveg

Origin

Cuisine

Indian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Creamy, Mashed, Chunky, Crisp-toasted, Melty

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Tomato-forward, Earthy, Buttery, Cheesy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Refrigerate cooked bhaji separately from buns and toppings : 3-4 days (Cool within 2 hours of cooking,Store in an airtight container at 4°C/40°F or below,Reheat until piping hot before serving), Freeze cooked bhaji : 2-3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Use a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze without buns, cheese, spring onions, and lime,Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly)