Jun 6, 20202 min read

Pav Bhaji

For the Pav bhaji masala

1.Black cardamom-2

Cinnamon-2" piece

Cloves-6

Cumin jeera-2 tbsp

Black Pepper corns-2 tsp

Fennel seeds (saunf)-3/4 tsp

Corriander seeds-4 tbsp

Whole red dry Chilli-5

Amchur( dry mango)powder -1 tbsp

Dry roast together all the above ingredients except amchur powder.Add amchur powder to the hot ingredients to release it's aroma.Once cool powder in a grinder.Store the masala in glass jar. This can be kept in fridge for 6 months.

Note:Or you can use the store bought Pav Bhaji Masala instead

For the gravy

2.Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Onion-2

Ginger-1/2 " piece

Garlic-3-4(Chinese)

Curry leaves-5-6

Green chili-3

Butter/ oil-2 tbsps

In a kadai heat oil & splutter the mustard. Add the chopped ginger,garlic,curry leaves & saute for a minute. Add the chopped onion and Chillies .

Once translucent add the following masalas

3.turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Chilli powder-1 heaped tsp

Corriander powder-1 heaped tsp

Pav bhaji masala-2 tsp

Add 1/4 cup water sothat the masalas don't burn.Cook till oil separates.

4.Carrot-1 big

Potato-2 big

Frozen Green Peas-1/2 cup

Cauliflower/Beans-1/2 cup

Cut the veggies into chunks.

Pressure cook the above veggies with 1 cup water for 2 whistles.Set this aside to cool.

5.Tomato paste-2 tbsps

( u can use 2 big tomatoes chopped instead)

Salt to taste (If you have black salt use it)

If you r using fresh tomatoes add it now & cook till the tomatoes blend well.

Add the cooked veggies mashed to it along with tomato paste if you r using the paste.

Cook this till the gravy thickens .Off the stove.Adjust salt.

6.onion-1 small

Corriander leaves-1/4 cup

Butter-1-2 tsp

Lime juice from one lime(Indian)

Add the chopped onion ,Corriander leaves ,butter and lime juice before serving .Serve it with buttered pav buns .

For Toasting the Pav

Heat 2 tbsps of butter in a nonstick pan and toast the sliced Pav until lightly browned/golden .Repeat with the other side too.Serve with lemon wedges,one small cube of butter and chopped onions