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Pav Bhaji (Mini Loaves with Tangy Mashed Vegetables)

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

500 gm potatoes (boiled, peeled and diced)

100 gm Cauliflower florets (boiled)

100 gm Green Peas (boiled)

5 Tbsp. Butter and 3 Tbsp. oil

2 cups tomatoes (washed and diced)

1 cup onions (finely chopped)

6 green chillies, (chopped and deseeded if required)

¼ Tbsp. turmeric powder

¼ Tbsp. red chilli powder

1 Tbsp. garlic paste

2 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala

2 Tbsp. green coriander (chopped)

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

12 bread rolls (cut horizontally)

salt to taste

Method:

Heat 1 Tbsp. butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan add onions, green chillies, garlic past and turmeric powder and stir fry for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. add the tomatoes, saute for 2-3 minutes ,Add potatoes, Cauliflower, peas, stir for a minute and then add red chilli powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and continue to cook on low heat, masasafoetida and stirring for 6-7 minutes. Increase the heat and add 2 Tbsp. butter, mix well.

Now add the pav bhaji masala, green coriander and lemon juice. Stir well. You may like to coat the bread roll halves with the remaining butter and fry them face down on a griddle or frying pan until they are lightly browned. Serve these bread rolls with the bhaji.

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