Pav Bhaji

"This is SO good. We like to dip pita or parantha bread in it. Bet it would be good wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Our friends from India dip hot dog buns in it. It makes a lot - freeze some for later. The spice packet I buy at an Indian grocers or Middle Eastern store. The label says Badshah Bombay Bhaji Pav Masala. It comes in a 3 1/4 oz pkg. Use half of it. I have no idea how many people this serves."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Boil the cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and peas covered for 30 minutes. Drain well. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
  • In a food processor, mince the onion. In a large pot saute' the onion in a little vegetable oil until it's translucent.
  • In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, garlic and green chili. Saute' the tomato mixture with the onion until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the mashed vegetables to the onion/tomato mixture.
  • Add 2 C water.
  • Add the Pav Bhaji Masala, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
  • Gradually add the remaining 4 C water. You may want more or less to achieve the consistency you desire.
  • Add the stick of butter.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes.
  • Adjust spices to taste.

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Reviews

  1. Looove this recipe! I couldn't find the masala sauce (although I'll admit that I didn't try too hard to be authentic)... But at my local grocery store (big chain kinda deal) I found "Patak's Tikka Masala Curry sauce-did the trick! I followed the rest of the recipe and added the sauce instead of water, with some sriracha for more of a kick. Oh, and I threw in a little fresh cilantro. I scoured the internet for a good pav bhaji recipe, and this one was fantastic! Me (and my roommates!) absolutely loved it. Be warned, however, that it makes a TON of food! So good, thanks so much for sharing!
     
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