Masala Pav

Ingredients:

Masala Pav
Masala Pav

 

For The Chilli-Garlic Paste (Makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
5 to 6 whole dry Kashmiri red chillies, deseeded
8 to 10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

For the Bhaji:
2 tbsps butter
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped capsicum
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp Pav bhaji masala
2 tsp chilli powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled and lightly mashed green peas
1 1/2 cups boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 cup boiled mixed vegetable (cauliflower, carrot), optional…

For The Bread
8 Bread
8 tsp butter for cooking
1 tsp pav bhaji masala

For Serving

1 cup finely chopped onions
4 lemon wedges
4 roasted papad
4 tsp butter

For The Garnish
4 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the chilli-garlic paste
Soak the red chillies in enough warm water for at least an hour.
Drain the chillies, add the garlic and blend in a mixer till smooth, adding little water. Keep aside.

For the bhaji
Heat the butter and oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds splutter, add the chilli-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the capsicum and sauté for 1 more minute.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, mash well using a masher.
Add the salt, pav bhaji masala, chilli powder and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the green peas, potatoes, mix well and cook along with 1/2 cup of water for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep on mashing till the vegetables blend well.
Add the coriander, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Make the bhaji little thicker.

For the Bread:
Shape the bread  as per your choice.
Heat a large flat pan, add 2 tsp of butter and place the bread on it.
Cook on a medium flame till it turns light brown and crisp on both the sides

Place ¼th of bhaji on the bread, green chutney, sev and serve immediately.
Note:

You can also add finely chopped onions, crushed papad on the bread. Now press lightly. Serve hot..
Pav bhaji masala is a spice blend, which is readily available under different brand names at most grocery stores…