Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Pav bhaji

Pav bhaji cooking my way
Pav bhaji the best street food ever so delicious ,so tasty and  awesome. Its available in every parts of India.
Famous street food from mumbai.
A mouthwatering dish
Ingredients
1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3-4 cups)
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 tbsp. oil
1 green bell pepper, minced
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chili powder or red chili paste
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
salt to taste
2-3 cups finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)...optional 
1 tbsp. Everest pav bhaji masala (or more to taste)
1 tbsp. butter


Method

1. Heat a pan add 1/2 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp oil  when it becomes hot add hing , turmeric powder cauliflower florets, potatoes peeled and cut into cubes, green peas,green bell pepper cut into cubes and a salt and transfer this mixture into cooker and take 3 - 4 whistles.


2.Take another pan heat 1/2 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp oil when the oil becomes hot add ginger and garlic paste and turmeric powder, finely chopped onions saute it till it cooks properly then add finely chopped tomatoes cook it for 2-3 minutes then add turmeric powder, red chilli paste and pav bhaji masala and salt then cook it for another 5-7 minutes.



3. After the base of pav bhaji is cooked add all the boiled vegetables too the base and mash all the vegetables properly  and let it cook for another 10 minutes.


Keep sauteeing and mashing it together till it is a smooth mixture, adding water as required.Be aware that the mixture can spurt up as it boils, so keep a lid on it while you are not actively stirring it. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to really get the flavors to meld together
Serve with:
Finely sliced/ chopped onions, minced cilantro and wedges of lemon

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