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🥘 Healthy Indian-Style Soya Pav Bhaji
✅ Ingredients:
- 1 cup soya granules (soaked in hot water for 10 mins, then drained)
- 2 medium potatoes (boiled & mashed)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (boiled)
- 1/2 cup green peas (boiled)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 capsicum (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp oil (olive or mustard oil for health)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- Whole wheat pav buns (toasted)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
🔥 Instructions:
- Prepare the base:
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté till translucent.
- Add flavor:
Mix in ginger-garlic paste and capsicum. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Spices & tomatoes:
Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and pav bhaji masala. Cook till oil separates.
- Add veggies & soya:
Stir in mashed potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and soaked soya granules.
- Mash & simmer:
Mash the mixture well using a masher. Add water if needed for consistency. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish & serve:
Top with fresh coriander. Serve hot with lemon wedges and toasted whole wheat pav.
🥗 Health Tips:
- Use less oil and whole wheat pav for a healthier version.
- Soya adds protein and fiber to the traditional recipe.