Coriander Masala Pav is a simple and easy snack recipe that brings the bold flavors of Mumbai street food with a refreshing twist. It is packed with coriander leaves, bhaji (spicy curry), and buttery pav (dinner rolls). One of the best recipes to try if you have leftover pav or pav bhaji masala.
Pav bhaji, vada pav, misal pav, and dabeli are some of the popular Indian street food recipes made with dinner rolls (pav). This pav masala is quick as it needs only pav bhaji curry. No chutneys are needed to prepare this chaat.
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Why you'll love this recipe?
- Perfect tea-time snack
- Loaded with buttery street-style flavors.
- Best way to use leftover pav and bhaji (curry).
- Great for Diwali parties and holidays.
- If you have excess coriander leaves in the pantry, best way to use them.
Ingredients
Coriander leaves: Also known as cilantro. Adds freshness and an interesting twist to the traditional recipe.
Pav Bhaji Masala: You can use traditional pav bhaji curry or kali pav bhaji while making this pav.
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Pav: Dinner rolls (homemade or store-bought).
Butter: For rich taste and flavor.
Sev and Onions: For garnish and traditional street flavor.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.
Preparation
- Make the traditional pav bhaji or kali pav bhaji masala and keep it ready.
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add coriander leaves and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then switch off the flame.
- Toast the pav or dinner rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. The more butter, the better the taste.
Assemble
- On one half of the pav, add pav bhaji masala, toasted coriander, onions, and sev. Smear some masala and sautéed coriander with sev and onions on top of the roll.
- Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- Try using fresh coriander leaves for the best flavors.
- Use traditional pav bhaji curry or kali pav bhaji masala. You can even try this with leftover chole.
- Make this just when you are ready to serve; otherwise, the pav may turn soggy.
- Add cheese for cheesy coriander masala.
Recipe FAQs
Masala pav is a popular Mumbai street food recipe where the toasted pav is combined with spicy masala, onions, and sev.
All the ingredients used to make masala pav and pav bhaji are the same. The way in which they are served is different.
Fresh Mumbai ladi pav gives authentic street food flavor.
More Indian street food recipes
Recipe card
Coriander Masala Pav | Mumbai Street-Style Recipe
Equipment
- Tawa
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Coriander leaves chopped
- 2 ½ tablespoon Butter plus more if needed
- 6 Pav or Dinner rolls
- ½ Onion large, chopped
- Sev
- Black Pav Bhaji or traditional pav bhaji
Instructions
Preparation for masala pav
- Make the traditional pav bhaji or kali pav bhaji masala and keep it ready.Black Pav Bhaji
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add coriander leaves and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then switch off the flame.2 ½ tbsp Butter, ¾ cup Coriander leaves
- Toast the pav or dinner rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. The more butter, the better the taste.6 Pav
To make masala pav
- On one half of the pav, add pav bhaji masala, toasted coriander, onions, and sev. Smear some masala and sautéed coriander with sev and onions on top of the roll.½ Onion, Sev
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Try using fresh coriander leaves for the best flavors.
- Use traditional pav bhaji curry or kali pav bhaji masala. You can even try this masala pav with leftover chole.
- Make this just when you are ready to serve; otherwise, the pav may turn soggy.
- Add cheese for cheesy coriander masala.
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