Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food consisting of a spicy vegetable mash served with buttered buns. This dish is a delightful blend of various vegetables cooked in aromatic spices.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 pieces bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 pieces carrots
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 pieces green chilies
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 pieces lemon
- 2 pieces onions
- 3 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
- 8 pieces pav buns
- 4 pieces potatoes
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder
- salt
- 4 pieces tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Directions
Step 1
Boil the potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and carrots until they are soft. Mash them well and keep them aside.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Step 3
Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped green chilies. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
Step 5
Add the mashed vegetables to the pan. Mix well.
Step 6
Add pav bhaji masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Add the remaining butter and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon.
Step 8
Toast the pav buns with some butter on a separate pan until they are golden brown.
Step 9
Serve the hot bhaji with buttered pav buns, garnished with additional coriander leaves and lemon wedges.