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Eggless Ladi Pav in Pressure Cooker- Easy NO OVEN Pressure Cooker Pav Recipe
✏️ By Neetu | Bake With Neetu
๐ฅ Prep: 15 min
๐ฅ Cook: 10 min
๐ฝ Serves: 2 servings
Soft, eggless, no-oven Ladi Pav made right on your stovetop in a pressure cooker - simple ingredients, big results!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you have been craving soft, fluffy Ladi Pav but do not have an oven at home, this recipe is going to be your new best friend! Neetu Sirigiri, MasterChef India Telugu Top 8 finalist, brings you a foolproof pressure cooker method that gives you perfectly pillowy pav every single time.
This eggless Ladi Pav is made without refined sugar and uses simple, wholesome ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. It is a lighter, cleaner version of the classic street-style pav that you can feel good about serving to your whole family.
- ✅ Completely eggless so it is perfect for vegetarians and those with egg allergies
- ✅ No oven needed - your trusty pressure cooker does all the hard work for you
- ✅ Made with no refined sugar so it is a cleaner and more wholesome bread option
- ✅ Uses real pantry staple ingredients with no artificial additives or protein powders
Ingredients You'll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
Dough
- • 1 cup maida — base flour
- • 2 tbsp oil — keeps pav soft
- • 1/4 tsp salt — flavor
- • 1/2 tbsp sugar — feeds yeast
Yeast Mixture
- • 1 tsp active dry yeast — leavening agent
- • 6 tbsp warm water — activates yeast
- • 1 tbsp butter — top glaze
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| maida | whole wheat flour |
| oil | melted ghee |
| butter | vegan butter |
⚠️ Water must be warm not hot or it will kill the yeast
How to Make It — Step by Step
1
Activate Yeast
Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Rest 10 minutes until frothy.
2
Make Dough
Add maida, salt, and oil to yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth soft dough for 8 to 10 minutes.
3
First Rise
Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and rest 1 hour until doubled.
4
Shape and Second Rise
Punch down dough, divide into equal balls, place in a greased cooker-safe tin, and rest 30 minutes.
5
Pressure Cook
Add salt layer to cooker base, preheat 5 minutes, place tin inside without gasket or whistle, and cook on low flame 25 minutes. Brush tops with butter.
Tips for the Best Result
Yeast Activation
Always proof your yeast in warm water (not hot) with sugar for 10 minutes before adding to flour. If it does not turn frothy, your yeast is dead and the pav will not rise.
Pressure Cooker Setup
Place a steel plate or rack at the bottom of the pressure cooker and preheat it on medium flame for 5 minutes before placing the pav inside. Remove the gasket and whistle before baking.
Soft Pav Secret
Brush the tops of the pav with butter immediately after they come out of the pressure cooker. This keeps the crust soft and gives that classic ladi pav shine and flavour.
How to Store
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Room Temp
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
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Refrigerator
Refrigerate in a zip lock bag or airtight box for up to 3 days and microwave for 20 seconds before serving.
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Freezer
Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 1 month and thaw at room temperature or warm in a pan before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
QCan I use whole wheat flour instead of maida?
Yes, you can substitute up to 50 percent whole wheat flour but the pav will be slightly denser than the classic version.
QWhat if I do not have a pressure cooker?
You can bake these in a heavy-bottomed kadai with a lid on low to medium flame using the same setup with a steel rack inside.
QCan I make this recipe without oil?
Oil helps keep the pav soft and moist. Skipping it will result in a drier texture, so it is not recommended.
QHow do I know the pav is fully cooked?
Tap the top of the pav lightly. If it sounds hollow, it is done. You can also insert a toothpick and it should come out clean.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
๐ Eggless Ladi Pav in Pressure Cooker- Easy NO OVEN Pressure Cooker Pav Recipe
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- → 1 cup maida/four
- → 6 tbsp of warm water
- → 1/4 tsp salt
- → 1/2 tbsp of sugar
- → 1 tsp of active dry yeast
- → 2 tbsp of oil
- → 1 tbsp of butter
Instructions
- 1. Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Rest 10 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Add maida, salt, and oil to yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth soft dough for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and rest 1 hour until doubled.
- 4. Punch down dough, divide into equal balls, place in a greased cooker-safe tin, and rest 30 minutes.
- 5. Add salt layer to cooker base, preheat 5 minutes, place tin inside without gasket or whistle, and cook on low flame 25 minutes. Brush tops with butter.
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Neetu — Bake With Neetu
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