Masala Pav Sandwich – Mumbai Street Style

Bring the irresistible flavors of Mumbai streets to your home with this Masala Pav Sandwich. Stuffed with spiced onions, capsicum, tomatoes, and layered with tender slices of potato, cucumber, and tomato, each bite is a celebration of texture and flavor. This recipe is a favorite not only as a quick snack but also as a substantial breakfast or light lunch. The magic lies in the pav bhaji masala-infused stuffing and the generous slather of green chutney, all held together by soft, buttery pav buns.

This pav sandwich is the perfect canvas for customization—add your favorite veggies, toss in leftover bhaji, or swap pav for your preferred bread. No matter how you make it, remember to serve immediately so the buns stay crisp and the veggies fresh. Whether for a spontaneous family brunch or an evening treat, this sandwich promises comfort, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia.

Masala Pav Sandwich – Mumbai Street Style

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By Malini Serves: 3 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tsp butter
• 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ½ capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp butter
• ¼ tsp pav bhaji masala
• 1 tsp coriander, finely chopped
• 1 pav
• ½ tsp green chutney
• 3 slice potato / aloo, boiled
• 2 slice tomato
• 3 slice cucumber
• pinch chaat masala

Instructions

1

Heat butter in a pan, add garlic and sauté until aromatic.

2

Add onion and sauté until it softens and turns lightly golden.

3

Add capsicum and continue to sauté until slightly tender.

4

Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.

5

Sprinkle pav bhaji masala and salt; sauté for one minute.

6

Pour in water and mix well, letting everything combine into a thick masala. Set this aside.

7

In another pan, melt butter with a dash of pav bhaji masala and chopped coriander.

8

Slice the pav horizontally, keeping it intact at one end, and roast both sides until lightly crisp.

9

Spread green chutney on one side of the opened pav.

10

Layer a spoonful of the cooked masala over the chutney.

11

Top with boiled potato slices, tomato, cucumber, and finish with a pinch of chaat masala.

12

Serve the pav sandwich hot, immediately after assembling.

Notes

Tips:
Experiment with other veggies or add mashed, spiced potatoes for a different texture., You can substitute pav with any soft bread rolls or use regular sandwich bread., Prepare and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess., For extra heat, add finely chopped green chillies to the masala.