12 One-Pot Winter Wonders Your Dadi Would Approve Of

6. Pav Bhaji — Street-Style Mashed Vegetable Pot

Pav Bhaji may have street-food origins, but at home it becomes a one-pot winter party. Mixed vegetables—potato, cauliflower, peas, capsicum—are cooked down until soft, then mashed and simmered with a bold bhaji masala. Dadi would have loved how this dish fed a crowd with minimal fuss, and how a little butter and a squeeze of lime made everyone smile. For a quick at-home version, sauté onions and ginger, add mixed chopped veg and tomatoes, cover and cook until tender, then mash directly in the pot with the masala. A generous finishing layer of butter and finely chopped onions and coriander lift the flavors. Serve with buttered pav or even toasted bread slices for a cozy winter supper that feels indulgent but is rooted in vegetable power.