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Pav Bhaji


  • Author: Sweta Patel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 cauliflower- cut into florets
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1 onion – finely diced
  • 1 beet root – cut in half *optional 
  • 1 potato – peeled and quartered
  • 1 tomato – diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp garlic – grated
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger – grated
  • 12 green chilies – finely minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
  • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander 
  • salt to taste
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • cilantro – chopped

Instructions

  1. In a instant pot, using a steamer basket add the cauliflower, beets, potatoes and peas. Pressure cook for 7 mins.
  2. In a large pan, heat up the oil on medium high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 1 min. Next add the onions and cook for 4-6 mins until they’re golden brown.
  3. Add the green chilies, ginger, garlic and cook for additional 1 min, followed by adding the tomatoes.
  4. Add in all your spices, pav bhaji masala, turmeric, red chili powder and salt. Mix everything together and lower the heat.
  5. Add the veggies to the pan, and using a potato masher or fork, mash the veggies in with the spices and give everything a stir. Add the water and lemon juice, cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 mins.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with toasted buttery buns.

Notes

  • I love using Kings Hawaiian buns for this recipe.
  • Serve with sliced red onions, lime wedges and sliced butter.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Indian

Keywords: Pav Bhaji, indian street food, 30 min meals