Tuesday 19 January 2016

Perfect Pav Bhaji - Easiest and Foolproof

Serves 3-4

Preparation Time : 15- 20 mins
Cooking Time : 15-20 mins


Ingredients :
Medium Potato - 2 Nos.
Capsicum Medium - 1 or 2  Nos. (appx 250 gms)
Small Cauliflower - 1 or 2 Tsp. (appx 250gms)
Tomatoes Medium - 1 Nos.
Onion - 1 Nos.
Garlic Cloves - 6-7 Nos.
Green Peas - 1 cup.
Oil - 1 Tsp.
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp.
Pav Bhaji Masala (Everest) - 3 Tsp.
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp.
Butter
Salt
Water

Method :
1) Wash, peel and grate potatoes. Finely chop onion, tomatoes, capsicum, cauliflower. Mash garlic cloves in a fine paste.
2) Heat oil in a cooker. Add garlic, onion, tomatoes, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
3) Add all the other vegetables and mix well. Add 1 glass of water. Close the cooker lid and cook for 10-15 mins or till all the vegetables become soft and mushy. Mash with a masher or using a churner (ravi)
4) Add a blob of butter and lemon juice. Add peas, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with pav, bread topped with finely cut onions and lemon wedge.

Tips :
1) You can also add grated vegetables like carrot and cabbage to add more nutritional value to the bhaji.
2) Add butter to oil during tadka for more taste.  

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