Pav Bhaji

PAV BHAJI

For the pav:

1. pavs -10 (small squares of white bread)

2. butter-4tbsp

3. pav bhaji masala - 1 tspn (optional)

For the bhaji:

1.potatoes- 1/2 cups boiled and mashed

2.cauliflower - 1 cup finely chopped

3.green peas -1/2 cup

4.carrots -1/2 cup chopped

5.onion - 1 cup chopped

6.capsicum -1/2 cup finely chopped

7.tomatoes - 1/2 cups chopped

8.turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon (haldi)

9.pav bhaji masala- 1 1/2 tablespoons

10.butter - 4 tablespoons

11.ginger garlic paste -2 table spoon

For serving

1 large onion, chopped

4 lemon wedges

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Preparation 

For the bhaji

1. Boil the cauliflower, peas, capsicum and carrots till they are soft.

( with turmeric powder and garam masala powder)Drain out the excess water.

2. Heat the butter in a large pan, add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.

Then, add the prepared ginger -garlic paste and sauté till the onion softens.

3. Add the tomatoes and simmer till the oil separates.

4. Add the pav bhaji masala, and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Add the boiled vegetables and potatoes and mash thoroughly using a potato masher,

adding ½ cup of water if required.

For the pav

1. Slice each pav into 2 horizontally. Apply a little butter to each side and sprinkle

with a little pav bhaji masala, if desired.

2. Heat a large tava and cook the pav on both sides till the pieces are lightly browned.

How to proceed

1. Serve the hot bhaji on 4 individual plates and top with the onion and coriander.

2. Serve with the hot pav and lemon wedges.

Tips

Pav bhaji masala is a spice blend which is readily available at most grocery stores.

I am sure even children who don't want to eat vegetables will love to eat this