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Ladi Pav By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ladi Pav is a homemade bun that can be eaten with Indian curries. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this Indian dinner roll.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-20 Min

Meal Type

bread

Preparation Time

10-12 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

INGREDIENTS

  • For Ladi Pav

    • 250 gm all-purpose flour (maida)

    • 3 tbsp milk

    • 1 tbsp sugar

    • 1 tbsp dry yeast

    • salt to taste

    • 1 tsp baking powder

    • 1 tsp cooking oil

    • butter to incorporate into the dough

    • butter to brush the buns

  • For toppings

    • chopped garlic

    • mozzarella cheese

    • cheddar cheese

    • oregano

    • chilli flakes

    • black olives

    • parsley

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Take lukewarm milk and add sugar and yeast to it. Keep covered for 10 mins, till it starts to froth.
  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder.
  3. 3

    Add the milk with the yeast.
  4. 4

    Bring everything together into a soft dough. If needed, add a little more milk.
  5. 5

    Apply oil to the dough and keep in an oiled, large bowl and cover tightly. Keep in a warm place, for 1 and a half hour to double up.
  6. 6

    Brush a baking tray with butter, place the rolls of the dough in it and rest it for an hour.
  7. 7

    Brush butter on the top of the dough.
  8. 8

    Bake in the oven for 17-18 minutes at 180 degrees.
  9. 9

    Once done, place a damp cloth over it for half an hour.
  10. 10

    Make customised pav by adding garlic butter, cheese, or toppings you like.

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