Pav bhaji

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 cup green beans, finely chopped

• 2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped

• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled , peeled, and mashed

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped and divided

• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon ginger paste

• 1 tablespoon garlic paste

• 1-1/2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala (found in Indian grocery stores)

• 1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder

• 2 tablespoons canola oil

• Lime wedges for garnish

• Cilantro for garnish

• Salt to taste

• Water as needed

Directions

• Add 1 cup of water and one teaspoon of salt to a pressure cooker. Place the green beans, cauliflower, carrots, and peas into the cooker. Alternatively, boil the vegetables in a large pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

• Carefully open the cooker and mash the vegetables. Add the mashed potatoes.

• Add the canola oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and half of the onions onto the pan. Cook until caramelized.

• Add the tomatoes, chili powder, and pav bhaji masala to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.

• Place the mashed vegetable mixture into the pan and mix.

• After 2 minutes, add enough water to make it viscous (like thick soup).

• Bring the mixture to a boil by increasing the heat.

• Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

• Garnish with cilantro, lime, and the other half of the chopped onions.

• Toast or grill hamburger buns to serve along with the pav bhaji.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 118 cal

• Total fat: 4g

• Saturated fat: 0g

• Monounsaturated fat: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 29mg

• Potassium: 0mg

• Carbohydrate: 22g

• Fiber: 4g

• Protein: 3g