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.  

Puneri Misal Pav - Spicy

Serves 4-5

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Ingredients :
Sprouted Pulses - 1 Cup.
Large Onion - 1 Nos.
Medium Size Tomato - 1 Nos.
Green Chilli - 3-4 Nos.
Garlic - 5-6 cloves.
Curry Leaves (optional) - 5-6 Nos.
Mutton Masala - 2 Tbs.
Red Chilli Powder - as per taste
Chiwda Mixture of your choice.
Coriander leaves.
Lemon wedges.
Oil
Salt
Water

Method :
1) Roughly chop onion, tomato, green chillies. Mince garlic.
2) Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, curry leaves, chillies. Cook till onion is translucent.
3) Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder (i usually add 2 tsp, i like it spicy), mutton masala. Cook for 5-7 minutes till tomatoes are cooked and oil starts to separate.
4) Add sprouts. Add 3 glasses of water. Check seasoning. Cook till spouts are nicely cooked.
5) Garnish with chopped onions, coriander leaves, chiwda and serve hot with pav or bread and lemon wedges.

Tips :
1) Mix pulses will be more nutritious.
2) Instead of mutton masala you can use garam masala.