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Pav Bhaji Pizza
Wraps, roti rolls, tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, and street-food plates you can eat with your hands.
- Meal format
- Handhelds
- Base
- Bread
Onion, Bell Pepper, Jalapeños
From my kitchenCook this meal
Ingredients & method
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
- Total
- 22 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 4small naan breads
- —(store-bought naan works great)
- 2 cupsleftover Pav Bhaji, preferably thick consistency
- —(freshly made bhaji works too, but make sure it is not too watery)
- ½ cuponion, thinly sliced or diced
- ½ cupbell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cupjalapeno rings
- 1–1½ cupsshredded cheese
Notes & Tips
- The most important thing is using thick Pav Bhaji. Regular Pav Bhaji meant for eating with pav is usually too loose and can make the naan soggy.
- This is an amazing leftover makeover recipe. The flavors of Pav Bhaji actually get even better the next day!
- You can use mini naans, pita bread, tortillas, or even a regular pizza crust.
- For a restaurant-style finish, brush the naan edges with a little butter before baking.
- Add jalapeños or chili flakes if you like a little extra heat.
- Cheese brands vary a lot in vegetarian availability, so use whichever shredded cheese works best for you. A good melting cheese like mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend works beautifully.
Step by step
Method
- 01
Prepare the Pizza
- 02
Preheat oven to 400–425°F.
- 03
Place naan on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 04
Spread a thin layer of Pav Bhaji spread over the naan.
- 05
Add a layer of thick Pav Bhaji.
- 06
Top with chopped onions, bell peppers, and any additional vegetables.
- 07
Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
- 08
Bake for 8–12 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges become slightly crisp.
- 09
Remove from the oven and finish with fresh cilantro.
- 10
Slice and serve warm.
- 11
This Pav Bhaji Pizza is the perfect way to turn leftover Pav Bhaji into something completely new. It’s a fun fusion dish that brings together two comfort foods — the spicy, flavorful Mumbai street food classic and the cheesy pizza experience.
- 12
It’s also a great DIY family dinner activity where everyone can customize their own naan pizza with their favorite toppings.
