Pav Bhaji (Mumbai Pav Bhaji Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

Step 1

To make palak and dudhi muthiya, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well to make a semi-soft dough without using any water.Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll.Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 15 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthiya comes out clean. Remove and keep aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut into 25 mm. (1") slices.Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad non stick pan, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida. Sauté for few seconds.Add the muthiya slices, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.Serve the palak and dudhi muthiya hot with green chutney.

Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 6

See the below image of list of ingredenst for making palak and dudhi muthia recipe.

Step 7

See the below image of list of ingredenst for making palak and dudhi muthia recipe.

Step 10

To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). Add 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour). Add 1/2 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. Add 1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Add 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til). Add 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania). Add salt to taste. Add a pinch baking soda. Mix well to make a semi-soft dough without using any water.

Step 11

To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). Add 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour). Add 1/2 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. Add 1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Add 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til). Add 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania). Add salt to taste. Add a pinch baking soda. Mix well to make a semi-soft dough without using any water.

Step 14

Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll. Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve. Steam in a steamer for 15 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthiya comes out clean. Remove and keep aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut into 25 mm. (1 “) slices. Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson). Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds (til). Add ¼ tsp asafoetida. Sauté for few seconds. Add the muthiya slices. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve palak and dudhi muthiya hot with green chutney.

Step 15

Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll. Arrange the rolls on a greased sieve. Steam in a steamer for 15 minutes or till a knife inserted into the muthiya comes out clean. Remove and keep aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, cut into 25 mm. (1 “) slices. Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson). Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds (til). Add ¼ tsp asafoetida. Sauté for few seconds. Add the muthiya slices. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve palak and dudhi muthiya hot with green chutney.

Step 18

Adding baking soda in the mixture makes the muthias softer. Enjoy the muthias hot to enjoy its best flavours. Instead of palak you can also add methi leaves in the mixture. Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). Bottle gourd is a soft, succulent vegetable that adds a smooth and creamy texture to muthias. With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi is highly suitable for those with high BP.

Step 19

Adding baking soda in the mixture makes the muthias softer. Enjoy the muthias hot to enjoy its best flavours. Instead of palak you can also add methi leaves in the mixture. Add 1 cup shredded spinach (palak). Spinach adds a vibrant green color to the muthia, making them more visually appealing. Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. To make palak and dudhi muthiya, in a deep bowl, add 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives the muthias a slightly chewy and rustic texture. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Add 1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). Bottle gourd is a soft, succulent vegetable that adds a smooth and creamy texture to muthias. With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi is highly suitable for those with high BP.

Step 22

Palak and Doodhi Muthia is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). One serving ( 4 pieces per serving, 15 grams per piece) of Palak and Doodhi Muthia Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 19% of RDA. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 18% of RDA.

Step 23

Palak and Doodhi Muthia is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). One serving ( 4 pieces per serving, 15 grams per piece) of Palak and Doodhi Muthia Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 19% of RDA. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 18% of RDA.

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Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 19% of RDA. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 18% of RDA.