Cheese Pav Bhaji Bites Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a pan, heat oil and add chopped onions. Saute until golden brown.
• STEP 2.Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Then, add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
• STEP 3.Add pav bhaji masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 4.Add mashed vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and capsicum. Mix everything together.
• STEP 5.Cook for a few minutes until the flavors blend well. Remove from heat and let it cool.
• STEP 6.Cut the mini pav buns horizontally and lightly toast them on a pan with butter.
• STEP 7.Spread a spoonful of the prepared bhaji mixture on each pav bun.
• STEP 8.Top with grated cheese and place them on a baking tray.
• STEP 9.Bake in a preheated oven at 180掳C for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
• STEP 10.Serve the Cheese Pav Bhaji Bites hot with ketchup or chutney.

Cooking Tips

• You can add other vegetables like carrots or beans to the bhaji mixture for added flavor and texture.
• To make the bhaji spicier, you can add green chilies or chili paste.
• If you don't have mini pav buns, you can use regular burger buns and adjust the quantity of the bhaji mixture accordingly.
• For a variation, you can also sprinkle some chaat masala or chopped coriander leaves on top of the cheese before baking.

Storage and Serving

• Cheese Pav Bhaji Bites are best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the bites in a preheated oven at 180掳C for a few minutes until warmed through.
• Serve the reheated bites with ketchup or chutney.