PAV BHAJI - MUMBAI SANCTUARY RECIPE

Pav Bhaji is a delicious and hearty blend of spicy vegetables enjoyed with dinner rolls or bread.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium potatoes 

• ½ cup green peas

• ¾ cup cauliflower, chopped

• ½ cup carrot, chopped

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

• ½ cup capcicum

• 1½ tsp red chili powder

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder

• 1 tsp ready-made pav bhaji masala powder

• Salt to taste

• 2 tsp oil

• 2 tsp butter

• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

• Buns or bread for serving

PREPARATION

1. Chop up potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and peas.

2. Transfer chopped vegetables to a pressure cooker or boil them in a pan.

3. Add ½ cup water and salt to taste and cook over medium heat.

4. Mash the boiled vegetables gently with a potato masher.

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pan, heat 1 tsp butter and oil over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent.

3. Add ginger and garlic paste and fry until fragrant.

4. Add ½ cup chopped capcicum and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Add chopped tomatoes and 1 tsp salt and fry until tomatoes turn mushy, soft, and pulpy.

6. Add chili powder and 1 to 1½ tsp of pav bhaji masala powder.

7. Mix well and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

8. Add all the mashed veggies and mix to bring a thick consistency.

9. Serve with bread or buns, garnish with coriander leaves, finely chopped onion, tomatoes (optional) or add lemon drops (optional).

10. Enjoy!