Pav Bhaji
Ingredients
6 Tbsps
Butter
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
¼ cup
Green bell pepper
(finely chopped)
⅓ cup
Onion
(finely chopped)
1 tsp
Ginger
(crushed)
1 tsp
Garlic
(crushed)
½ cup
Tomatoes
(finely chopped)
¼ cup
Cauliflower
(finely chopped)
¼ cup
Carrots
(grated)
1 cup
Mashed potatoes
(2 medium potatoes)
¼ cup
Peas
(boiled)
½ tsp
Red chili powder
(or to taste)
¼ tsp
Turmeric
1 Tbsp
Pav bhaji masala
(or to taste, recipe under"Masalas")
1 tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
2 tsps
Kasuri methi
(dry fenugreek leaves)
¼ cup
Green coriander
(finely chopped)
Water as needed
4
Bread buns
(for serving)
Butter
(for serving)
Onions
(finely chopped, for serving)
Green coriander
(finely chopped, forserving )
Lemon wedges
(for serving)
Instructions
1
Heat a heavy bottom large skillet or wok on medium-high and melt 2 tbsp butter, add cumin seeds.
2
When crackled add bell peppers, onions, ginger and garlic, stir-fry for a minute.
3
Add tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots and ¼ cup of water.
4
Stir and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5
Add potatoes, peas, chili powder, turmeric and 2 tbsp butter and ¼ cup water.
6
Mash the vegetables with a masher.
7
Add more water as needed to make a runny consistency.
8
As it boils, add pav bhaji masala, salt, kasuri methi and green coriander and mix.
9
Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
10
In a fry pan, melt 2 tbsp butter, on medium heat.
11
Add a little pav bhaji masala and chopped green coriander.
12
Stir and rub bun slices to coat and let toast on both sides.
13
To serve: place a ladleful of pav bhaji on a plate topped with a slice of butter.
14
Sprinkle chopped green coriander.
15
Place 2 bun slices, chopped onions, and a wedge of lemon alongside.