Pav Bhaji
Mouth-watering Pav Bhaji recipe
Ever heard from anyone that they don't like Pav Bhaji? Exactly, there is no one who doesn't like Pav Bhaji. Also, it is one of the most popular dish in India that can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner and that too irrespective of any occasion or festival. You can definitely give some fusion of yours and create a new version of Pav Bhaji recipe. We bet you will love this recipe if you don't already.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium boiled and mashed potatoes
- 2 medium chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup shelled, blanched peas
- 3 pinch salt
- 1-2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup green beans
- 4 medium chopped tomatoes
- 1 chopped, deseeded capsicum ( green pepper)
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 2 chopped green chilies
- 25 grams of melted butter
- 2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
- Finely chopped coriander leaves
- Salt and lemon to taste
Making of Pav Bhaji:
1. Start blanching the peas, cauliflower, carrots, and beans. You can also boil them with water in the pressure cooker. Then remove them in a bowl and mash them coarsely.
2. Now heat butter or oil in a pan and saute onions till they turn light golden. Then add chopped green chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a minute and then add chopped capsicum and saute them until they become soft. Add the pav bhaji masala and mix all the things well.
3. Now, add the chopped tomatoes and salt and mix well. Let the tomatoes get cooked for about three to four minutes. Once the oil starts separating, add coarsely mashed peas, cauliflower, carrots, beans, potatoes and 2 cups of water.
4. Bring the water to a boil and let the bhaji simmer for 10-15 minutes. As soon as all the vegetables are mashed and blended together, switch off the gas. Garnish the bhaji with finely chopped coriander leaves and butter. You can also garnish with spring onions. Add a few drops of lemon before serving. Enjoy the delicious bhaji with Pav.