Pav Bhaji

Ingredients:

4 medium- Potatoes, boiled and mashed

¼ small- Cauliflower

1- Carrot

¼ cup- Green beans

½ cup- Green peas, boiled

3- Onion, finely chopped

4- Tomatoes, chopped

2- Green chilies, chopped

1 inch piece, Ginger, minced

1 ½ tsp. Garlic paste

3 tbsp. Oil

¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder

1 tsp. Red chili powder

½ tsp. Coriander powder

½ tsp. Cumin powder

½ tsp. Black pepper powder

1 tsp. Garam masala powder

Salt to taste

½ cup- Butter

1 ½ tbsp. Lemon juice

¼ cup- Coriander leaves, chopped

8- Pav

Few Mint leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Boil cauliflower, beans and carrot along with 1 cup of water, drain water and mash all the cooked vegetables.

2. Heat oil and 1 tbsp. butter in a pan. Add onions and fry till light brown.

3. Add green chili, ginger and garlic paste in it and fry for 2 minutes.

4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt, fry for a few seconds.

5. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes or till oil separates from the masala, stir continuously.

6. Add all the mashed vegetables, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, ½ cup of water and pressing with back of the spoon for few times, till all the vegetables and masala are completely mix together. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 5-6 minutes.

7. Slice each pav into 2 horizontally.

8. In a pan heat 2 tbsp. butter and shallow fry the pav on both sides till the pieces are lightly browned.

9. Add half of the coriander leaves, remaining butter, lemon juice to the bhaji   and cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes.

10. Garnish the bhaji with remaining coriander leaves, mint leaves and serve hot with pav accompanied with sliced onion and lemon wedges.