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Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy bread |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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About Chat- Pata Pav
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Chat-Pata Pav is a Mumbai street food legend, a symphony of textures and tastes packed into a humble pav (Indian bread roll). Learn how to make Chatpata masala pav.
When you don’t have time for Pav Bhaji you can make do with Chat-Pata Pav equally tempting creation! A fabulous, tongue-tickling, desi style mixture of sautéed and spiced veggies is tossed with butter and packed inside succulently fresh pav buns.
Served with a garnish of lemon juice and coriander, this Chat-Pata Pav brings alive myriad flavours and textures on your palate, from the lazy comfort of butter to the crunch of veggies and the pep of spices.
As far as possible, enjoy Chatpata masala pav fresh, but when you are in a rush, wrap it in aluminium foil, and enjoy it on-the-go, within an hour or so. You can also have as Evening Tea Snacks.
Chat-Pata Pav is typically enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal. It s often served with a squeeze of lemon and a side of green chutney for dipping.
Tips for Chat-Pata Pav. 1. For the masala of Chat-Pata Pav, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. Be generous while adding butter to make a really buttery Chat-Pata Pav. 2. Add salt and 2 tbsp of water. The masala should be moist yet dry. This water will basically help in cooking the vegetables slightly. 3. Add the black salt and garam masala . If you do not have garam masala then substitute with pav bhaji masala.
Enjoy Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy street food bread | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
11 Mins
Total Time
26 Mins
Makes
6 pavs
Ingredients
For Chat-pata Pav
For The Masala
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp garam masala
For The Garnish
Method
Chat- Pata Pav recipe with step by step photos
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- When you don’t have time for Pav Bhaji you can make do with this equally tempting creation! A fabulous, tongue-tickling, desi style mixture of sautéed and spiced veggies is tossed with butter and packed inside succulently fresh pav buns. Served with a garnish of lemon juice and coriander. If you like Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy bread | below are links to similar recipes :
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For the masala of Chat- Pata Pav, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. Be generous while adding butter to make a really buttery Chat- Pata Pav.
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Add the onions.
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Add the capsicum. Add red and yellow bell peppers for a colorful pav.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add the garlic.
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Add the tomatoes.
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Add the turmeric powder.
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Add the chilli powder. If you like spicier food than increase the quantity.
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Add salt and 2 tbsp of water. The masala should be moist yet dry. This water will basically help in cooking the vegetables slightly.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the black salt and garam masala . If you do not have garam masala then substitute with pav bhaji masala.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Also, you can toss in some freshly chopped coriander. Divide the masala into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
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For the masala of Chat- Pata Pav, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. Be generous while adding butter to make a really buttery Chat- Pata Pav.
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For making the Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy bread | heat 1 tsp of butter on a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Add a portion of the prepared masala on it.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Slit one pav horizontally.
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Open the pav and place it on the masala on the tava.
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Spread the masala evenly over the pav.
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Cook it on a medium flame for 1 minute or till the masala coats the pav evenly.
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Repeat steps 1 to 7 to make 5 more Chat-Pata Pavs.
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Garnish Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy bread | with coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges.
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For making the Chat-Pata Pav recipe | Chatpata masala pav | Indian spicy bread | heat 1 tsp of butter on a non-stick tava (griddle).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 164 cal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 17.5 mg |
| Sodium | 62 mg |
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Leena_Dhoot
March 13, 2025, midnight
Indian's favourite pav just got better! Its not too tough and extremely flavoursome! not the healthiest so i would recommend eating during the day rather than at night.
Foodie #540276
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice! Very tasty and yummy.. Many alterations seem possible here and the idea is indeed ??????!
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Chatapata pav.. the name tells everything.. little spicy.. with chatpata flavour.. i made this for my family.. and just added little cheese inside the masala.. and beleive me they just pounced on the dish.. its a big hit.. in my house
hansja d foodie babe!
March 13, 2025, midnight
OMG!! OMG!! A MIND BLOWING AND A CONVENTION BREAKING RECIPE!! EASY TO MAKE AND MUCH MORE DELIGHTFUL IN TASTE!! PERFECT COMBO OF ALL THE SPICES MAKING IT A CHATPATA ONE... AND YEAH ONE DEFINITELY DOESN''T NEED A LEMON WEDGE OR A CHUTNEY... ITS ALL IN ONE!!! LUV THIS RECIPE!! KEEP POSTING SIMILAR ONES...
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Hansja, great to know you have enjoyed this recipe.. Do keep trying more recipes and give is your feedback..
Foodie #640326
March 13, 2025, midnight
Absolutely delicious
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback. We have added a lot more images.
Mansi J
March 13, 2025, midnight
making something out of left over pav is always a confusion. I made this chat pata pav and for dinner the next day and it was so yumm. simple and easy to make. tasted like masala pav.. good option for siders as well.
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