Ishta Pachakam

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

prepare;

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