Sel Pav

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Tiamongla Kasar
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Sel Pav
Recipe: Celebrate Sindhi Food With This Breakfast Option

35 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
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Sel pav is a simple and comforting dish that belongs to the heart of Sindhi food. It brings together soft pav pieces and a spicy masala made with onions, tomatoes, and basic Indian spices. This dish is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack, especially when you want something quick, yet delicious. It’s the ultimate solution for those mornings when you want a meal that is hearty and flavourful but doesn't require a massive grocery run or hours of prep. This recipe comes together in a very easy way. First, the spices are tempered in hot oil with garlic, green chillies, and curry leaves to build flavour. Then onions are cooked until soft, followed by tomatoes and spices that form a thick, rich masala. Once the base is ready, a little water is added to adjust the texture. Finally, the pav pieces are gently mixed in so they absorb all the masala goodness. Like most pav recipes, it is best enjoyed hot, right after cooking, when the pav is soft and fully coated with the spicy masala. If you’re looking for a quick comfort food that feels homemade and satisfying, then do give this recipe a try.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 piecesPav
4 tbspOil
1 tbspMustard Seeds
6 clovesGarlic (finely chopped)
2Green Chilli (finely chopped)
10Curry Leaves
2 mediumOnion (finely chopped)
1 tspTurmeric
1/2 tspRed Chilli Powder
1/2 tbspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
To tasteSalt
3 bigTomatoes (finely chopped)
2 tbspCoriander Leaves (chopped)
1/4 cupWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the pav

Cut the pav into small, bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl. Try to keep the pieces even so they cook uniformly. Set them aside.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the pav
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make the tempering
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook the onions
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add the spices
2 Minutes

FAQs

Sel pav is a traditional Sindhi breakfast made by tossing pieces of bread or pav in a tangy, spiced tomato and onion gravy, often garnished with fresh coriander.