PAV BHAJI

Ingredients:

Potatoes(chopped) - 1 large

Carrot(chopped) - 1 medium

Cauliflower(cut into florets) - 1 cup

Bellpepper(chopped) - 1/2 small

Green beans(chopped) - 10-12

Green peas - 1/4 cup

Onions(finely chopped) - 1 medium

Tomatoes(finely chopped) - 2 medium

Greenchilli(finely chopped) - 1-2

Ginger paste - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - To taste

Pav bhaji masala - 1 1/2 tbsp

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves(chopped) - 3 tbsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Butter - 1 tbsp

Pav bread or Hamburger bun - 8-10

Butter - as required

Method:

Pressure cook the chopped potatoes,carrot,cauliflower,greenbeans and green peas along with a cup of water.

Drain the excess water and keep aside. Mash the cooked vegetables using a masher.

Heat oil in pan,add green chillies and onions. Saute for 3-4 mins.

Add ginger paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add bellpepper and saute for another 2-3 mins.

Add salt,turmeric powder,red chilli powder and pav bhaji masala. Mix well.

Add tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy. Add mashed vegetables along with drained water. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for 15 more mins.

As the gravy thickens, turn off heat. Garnish with butter(1 tbsp),lemon juice and coriander leaves.

Lightly toast the pavs or buns with butter. Serve the warm bhaji with pav and chopped onions.