PAV BHAJI



Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe (Simplified with Potatoes Only)

Ingredients:

For the Bhaji:
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)

For the Pav:
- 8 pav buns
- Butter for toasting

**Instructions:**

1. Prepare the Potatoes:
   - Boil the potatoes until soft. Mash them and set aside.

2. Cook the Bhaji:
   - Heat 2 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a large pan or kadai.
   - Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and let them splutter.
   - Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
   - Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
   - Add the green chilies and finely chopped tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

3. Spice it Up:
   - Add 2 tbsp of pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of red chili powder.
   - Cook the spices with the tomato mixture until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

4. Combine the Potatoes:
   - Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and mix well with the masala.
   - Add water as needed to adjust the consistency. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   - Season with salt to taste.
   - Mash the bhaji using a potato masher to achieve a smooth consistency.

5. Prepare the Pav:
   - Slice the pav buns horizontally.
   - Heat a flat pan or tawa, and add a generous amount of butter.
   - Toast the pav buns on the pan until they are golden brown and crisp.

6. Serve:
   - Garnish the bhaji with fresh coriander leaves.
   - Serve hot with the toasted pav, along with lemon wedges and a dollop of butter on top of the bhaji.

Enjoy your delicious simplified street-style pav bhaji!





 

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