Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food, originating from the state of Maharashtra. It's a delicious mixed vegetable curry that is served with a soft bread roll called Pav. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a party appetizer.

Ingredients

For the Pav Bhaji:

• 3 medium Potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Green Peas
• 1/2 cup chopped Carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped Bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji Masala (you can buy this at any Indian grocery store)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander, chopped for garnishing

For the Pav:

• 8 Soft bread rolls (Pav)
• 3 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

For the Pav Bhaji:

1. Boil all the vegetables together in a pot of water until soft.
2. Strain the vegetables and mash them coarsely using a potato masher or a fork.
3. In a different pan, heat the butter and sauté onions until translucent.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell goes away.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
6. Now add the pav bhaji masala, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir it well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the mashed vegetables and salt to the pan.
8. Mix everything well and let it cook on a low flame for 5-10 minutes.
9. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves.

For the Pav:

1. Cut the bread rolls in half.
2. Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
3. Place each half of the bread roll, cut side down, on the pan and toast until crispy.
4. Repeat with the remaining bread rolls.

Serve the Pav Bhaji hot with a dollop of butter on top and the toasted bread rolls on the side. Enjoy!

Let me know if you need more information about any of the steps!