Pav bhaji | How to make Pav bhaji

How to make Pav bhaji

1. For the bhaji
2. Heat butter in a thick bottomed pan and add the chopped onion. Once it turns transcluscent, add the ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, beans and peas and fry till they are tender.
4. Stir in the Cauliflower florets, chopped bell pepper, salt, sugar, turmeric and paprika powder and sauté for 3-4mins more.
5. Add the chopped tomato and tomato puree, mix well, add two and a half cups of water and cook covered till the vegetables are completely cooked.
6. Mash the mixture with potato masher. Add the pac bhaji masala and black salt and mash some more.
7. Allow the bhaji to simmer for five more mins. If you feel the mixture is thick then add half cup of water and allow the mixture to cook for two mins more.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with toasted Pav
9. For the Pav:
10. Slit the Pavs vertically and spread butter generously on the insides of the bread.
11. Place the pav buttered side down on a pre heated skillet and toast till brown and crisp.
12. Turn the pac and toast on the other side as well. Use more butter if required.
13. To serve
14. Place a cup of bhaji, two toasted Pavs, chopped onions and lemon wedges on a plate.
15. Top the bhaji with extra butter and pav bhaji masala if required and garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately.