Pav Bhaji Recipe: Delicious Pav Bhaji Recipe

Restaurant Style Pav Bhaji Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Bhaji:

- 2 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas, capsicum, and cauliflower)

- 1 large onion, finely chopped

- 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (capsicum)

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 2-3 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 tablespoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala

- 2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for serving)

- Salt to taste

- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

- Lemon wedges for serving

For the Pav:

- 8-10 pav (bread rolls)

- Butter for toasting the pav

Restaurant Style Pav Bhaji Recipe

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   - Boil the mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas, capsicum, and cauliflower) until soft. You can use a pressure cooker or a regular pot. Drain and mash them coarsely.

2. Cook the Bhaji:

   - In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

   - Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.

   - Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.

   - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.

   - Add the mashed vegetables to the pan along with salt to taste. Mix everything thoroughly and mash a bit more if needed to combine.

   - Cook for about 5-10 minutes, adding a little water if the mixture is too thick. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

   - Finish with 2 more tablespoons of butter and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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3. Toast the Pav:

   - In a separate pan, melt some butter and toast the pav on both sides until golden brown.

4. Serve:

   - Serve the bhaji hot, topped with a dollop of butter, along with the toasted pav. Add lemon wedges on the side and enjoy your delicious restaurant-style Pav Bhaji!

Feel free to customize the spice levels and ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy cooking!