Recipe of Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, capsicum), finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 pav (soft buns)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
• Lemon wedges

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, heat some butter. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent. Then, add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil begins to separate.

3. 3

   Add the pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add the mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Mash everything together in the pan. Add a little water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.

5. 5

   Cook the bhaji for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the vegetables are well-cooked.

6. 6

   Slice the pav buns in half, apply butter, and lightly toast them on a griddle until they turn golden.

7. 7

   Serve the hot bhaji with toasted pav buns, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and offer lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your homemade Pav Bhaji!