12 One-Pot Indian Meals for Lazy Evenings

10. Pav Bhaji — Vegetable Mash Served with Bread (One-Skillet)

Pav bhaji is a beloved Mumbai street-food meal that adapts beautifully to home kitchens as a one-skillet dinner. Cook mixed vegetables until soft, mash them into a spiced tomato base, and toast soft pav or bread on the same pan. Total time is about 25–30 minutes. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate depending on mashing preference. Key ingredients: mixed vegetables (potato, peas, cauliflower), pav bhaji masala, tomatoes, butter, pav or dinner rolls. For a lazy route, use a hand masher instead of a blender and serve with a simple chopped onion salad. The generous use of butter and a squeeze of lemon make this family-friendly, while the one-skillet method keeps cleanup to a minimum.