West Indian · Vegetarian
Pav Bhaji.
Mashed spiced vegetables served with warm buttered rolls.
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Pav Bhaji
~55 minutes estimated. Bread rolls may contain milk and wheat; check labels for dietary needs.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Steam or boil potatoes, cauliflower, and peas until very tender, retaining a little cooking liquid.
- 02
Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden at the edges.
- 03
Stir in ginger and garlic for about a minute. Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder if using, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens.
- 04
Add bell pepper and cook until softened. Add cooked vegetables and pav bhaji masala, then mash together.
- 05
Loosen with cooking liquid and simmer until cohesive. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Toast split rolls in a skillet and serve alongside.
A crisp radish side
Add: 2.12 oz by weight radish, finely diced
Serve the diced radish beside the bhaji as a crunchy topping. Add it to each bite rather than cooking it into the mash.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Bread rolls may contain milk and wheat; check labels for dietary needs.
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