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Pav Bhaji
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- 8 pav (dinner rolls)
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, add the chopped cauliflower, green peas, and carrots. Add 1 cup of water, salt, and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Once done, mash the vegetables and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and the oil separates from the mixture.
- Add the pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mashed potatoes and mashed mixed vegetables to the pan. Mix everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes, mashing the vegetables with the back of the spoon.
- In a separate pan, slit the pav (dinner rolls) and toast them with butter until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the hot pav bhaji with a dollop of butter, chopped onions, and lemon wedges alongside the toasted pav.
Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food that originated in the 1850s as a quick lunch option for textile mill workers in Mumbai. The dish consists of a spicy vegetable mash (bhaji) served with buttered bread rolls (pav). It was created by street vendors who cleverly mixed leftover vegetables with aromatic spices to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Today, Pav Bhaji has become a beloved dish across India and beyond, with variations in different regions. The best version of this dish can be found in Mumbai, where it is a staple street food. The key to a delicious Pav Bhaji lies in the perfect balance of spices and the freshness of the vegetables. Some chefs also add a dollop of butter on top for an extra indulgent touch. For a unique twist, some people also make Pav Bhaji using a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process without compromising on flavor. Whether enjoyed at a street stall in Mumbai or at a fine dining restaurant, Pav Bhaji continues to delight food enthusiasts with its rich history and irresistible flavors.
50 min
4
300 calories
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