Pav Bhaaji

Ingredients


For Bhaaji/Curry
Chopped Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green peas,French beans, Cauliflower, Lima beans etc.) French beans
Lima beans
Cumin seeds - half tsp
Green chillies - 4 slit lenghtwise chillies
Garam Masala powder - half tsp Garam Masala
Dhaniya/Coriander seeds powder - 1 tsp
Chaat Masala (optional) - 2 pinches Chaat Masala
Turmeric powder - 2 pinches Turmeric powder
Pav Bhaaji Masala - 2 tbs
Butter - 4 tbs
Salt and Chilly powder - to taste Chilly powder
Cilantro/Coriander - for garnish
For Pav
Pav's/Bread Buns - 8-10
Butter - 2 tbs

How to make Pav Bhaaji

For making Bhaaji
Chop all mixed vegetables and either pressure cook them or boil in microwave for 10 minutes and mash them into a coarse mixture.
Heat a deep skillet. Add 2 tbs oil and 1 tbs butter. Add cumin seeds and slit green chillies. Add the mashed vegetables.
Add pav bhaaji masala, garam masala, dhaniya powder, salt and chilly powder. Mix thoroughly. Add 2 cups of water. Mash vegetables while stirring. Cover with lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes/until the bhaaji turns into brownish color.
Remove lid. Add 1 more tbs of butter and continue cooking until gravy thickens/reaches desired consistency(approx 5-10 minutes).
Garnish with cilantro.


For Pav

Cut the pav's/buns into halves.
Heat a tawa/pan. Smear butter on the pan.
Roast the pav's on one side until they turn golden brown.
Serve with Hot Bhaaji.