Paav bhaaji Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Boil and mash a mix of vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and carrots.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 3.Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and pav bhaji masala. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil separates.
• STEP 4.Add the mashed vegetables to the pan and mix well. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.
• STEP 5.Simmer the bhaji for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Add salt and butter for extra taste.
• STEP 6.To serve, heat the paav buns on a griddle with butter. Serve the hot bhaji with the buttered paav, garnished with chopped onions, coriander leaves, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Tips

• You can customize the vegetables in the bhaji according to your preference.
• Adjust the spice levels by adding more or less chili powder and green chilies.
• To make the paav buns extra soft, you can brush them with butter and lightly toast them on the griddle.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover bhaji can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the bhaji on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the paav bhaji hot with a side of sliced onions, lemon wedges, and a dollop of butter.