Pavbhaji – Pav Bhaji masala

Pavbhaji – Pav Bhaji masala

Ingredients:

• 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper (capsicum), finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust according to taste)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons Kesar Gold Pav Bhaji Masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Pav (Indian bread rolls), lightly toasted with butter

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and butter in a pan or kadhai over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5. Add chopped bell pepper (capsicum) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add cauliflower florets and green peas. Mix well.
7. Add Kesar Gold Pav Bhaji Masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix all the spices with the vegetables.
8. Mash the vegetables using a potato masher or back of a spoon. Keep mashing until all the vegetables are well combined and you get a uniform mixture.
9. Add boiled and mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix well with the vegetable mixture.
10. Add a little water if the mixture is too dry. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
11. Once the pav bhaji is cooked and reaches a thick consistency, turn off the heat.
12. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot with lightly toasted buttered pav (bread rolls) and lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your delicious Pav Bhaji made with Kesar Gold Pav Bhaji Masala!