Is Pav Bhaji — Mashed Vegetable safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pav Bhaji — Mashed Vegetable more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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Pav Bhaji — Mashed Vegetable

Mumbai street food — mashed mixed vegetables in spicy butter sauce, served with soft pav buns.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Potato + butter + pav bhaji masala = Na+K heavy.

Ingredients

Potato, cauliflower, peas, carrot
Pav bhaji masala
Tomato, butter
Pav buns

Mumbai Pav Bhaji Potato Street Food Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Boil + mash vegetables.
2
Sauté with spices + butter.
3
Serve with toasted pav.

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