Pav Bhaji
A hearty Mumbai street-food curry of mashed vegetables spiced with pav bhaji masala, finished with butter and lime for bright richness. Serve with toasted buttered buns for an irresistible, hands-on meal.
1 ½ lb potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cup cauliflower, florets, roughly chopped
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup frozen peas
1 ½ cup onion, finely chopped (about 1 large)
3 tomato, ripe, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
4 clove garlic, minced
1 green chili, finely chopped, optional
4 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
1 ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges
¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
8 pav (bread rolls)
1 cup water
2 tbsp butter for toasting
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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