Pav bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish made from a mixture of mashed vegetables, spices, and herbs. It is typically served with soft bread rolls called pav. Pav bhaji bruschetta is a twist on the classic dish, where the bhaji is served on toasted bread. This makes it a more finger-friendly and portable option, and it is also a great way to use up leftover pav bhaji.

Pav bhaji bruschetta recipe can also be alternatively called pav bhaji toast recipe. 

Pav bhaji is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra in the early 20th century. It is now popular all over India and is also enjoyed by people in other parts of the world.

Enjoy this twist to your regular Pav Bhaji with this pav bhaji bruschetta recipe. 

Pav bhaji bruschetta Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Badshah bhaji pav masala
• Vegetables of your choice,  chopped. 
• Badshah jeera – Whole cumin – 1 tsp. 
• 2 big onion – chopped
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• ½ lemon – juice

Method

1. In a pan, heat some oil and add whole cumin. 
2. Once the cumin starts to splutter, add chopped green chilies and chopped onion. 
3. Add 1 tbsp chili garlic paste and mix well. Once the onion is translucent, add chopped capsicum, chopped tomato, boiled peas, boiled potato, and any other vegetable of your choice and combine well. 
4. Cook this for a few minutes and then add grated beetroot. Cook it for another minute. 
5. Now add Badshah’s bhaji pav masala, and salt and add a little water to adjust the consistency. 
6. Add garam masala, sprinkle some chopped coriander, and add a few drops of lime juice. 
7. Now, spread the bhaji on a bread slice and enjoy! 

Tips and pav bhaji plating ideas: 

• You can use any type of bread for this recipe, but French bread is the most traditional choice.
• You can also add other toppings to your pav bhaji bruschetta, such as chopped onions, tomatoes, or cilantro.
• Badshah’s bhaji masala adds the signature taste to the bhaji, therefore, you can even sprinkle some on top as a garnish after you’ve assembled the toast and the bhaji. 
• Arrange the pav bhaji bruschetta on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley. 
• Get creative with your plating and have fun. 

Pav Bhaji Serving Ideas

• Serve pav bhaji bruschetta as a snack or appetiser.
• Serve it as part of a larger meal, such as a buffet or Indian feast.
• Pack it for a picnic or lunchbox.

Badshah’s pav bhaji masala is the most convenient way of making the bhaji. The blended spice allows you to make bhaji anywhere at any time. 

Make this recipe and enjoy it with your friends and family! 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes.