Perfect Pav Bhaji Recipe

1Boil cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, potatoes, and green peas (½ cup) in a pressure cooker until soft. Mash the vegetables coarsely and set aside.

2In a large pan, heat butter (¼ cup) and add cumin seeds (1 teaspoon). Saute until they splutter.

3Add onions and cook until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste (1 teaspoon) and cook till the raw smell disappears.

4Add tomatoes (3 large) and cook until they soften. Add Pav Bhaji masala (2 tablespoons), red chili powder (1 teaspoon), turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

5Add the mashed vegetables to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

6In a separate pan, slit the pav buns (8), apply butter (¼ cup), and lightly toast them on both sides.

7Serve the hot Pav Bhaji (2 tablespoons) garnished with fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges along with the buttered pav buns (8).

8Enjoy the delightful and comforting Pav Bhaji (2 tablespoons) with your favorite accompaniments!