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Paneer Pav Bhaji
The Paneer Pav Bhaji is a twist to this most commonly found chat recipes.
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Snack
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
pav bhaji
Ingredients
10
Pav buns
50
g
Butter
For the Bhaji:
20
g
Butter
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
1
tsp
Grated garlic
2
large
Potatoes
washed and peeled.
1/2
cup
Cauliflower
cut into small florets
1/2
cup
Carrots
diced
1/2
cup
Green peas
1
cup
Onions
finely chopped
1/2
cup
Capsicum
finely chopped
150
g
Paneer
diced or grated
300
g
Tomatoes
Ripe , finely chopped
2
tbsp
Pav Bhaji Masala
1
tbsp
Red Chilli Powder
Lemon Juice
as Required
handful
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Chop all the vegetables.
Pressure cook, for 3 whistles, the potatoes, carrots, peas, cauliflower with a little water and salt.
Remove from flame and mash the veggies.
Heat a pan under medium flame.
Add 1 tbsp butter and temper the cumin seeds.
Add the grated garlic and cook for a minute.
Add the chopped onions, capsicum and tomatoes along with a little salt.
Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy and a thick gravy consistency is formed.
Add the red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala and mix well.
Add the mashed veggies and mix well.
Add 1 cup of water to bring the mixture to a gravy consistency.
Add the required salt and reduce the flame.
Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Mix in the paneer and cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove from flame and squeeze some lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
Mix well and keep it closed.
heat a tawa under medium flame.
Add butter generously.
Cut the pav buns into 2 halves and spread it over the butter.
Roast on both sides with butter, until they are slightly golden and are forming a crust.
Remove and transfer it to the plate with the Bhaji.
Garnish with sliced onions and lemon wedges.