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West Indian · Vegetarian

Pav Bhaji.

Mashed spiced vegetables served with warm buttered rolls.

◷ ~55 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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Bread rolls may contain milk and wheat; check labels for dietary needs.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Pav Bhaji

~55 minutes estimated. Bread rolls may contain milk and wheat; check labels for dietary needs.

Servings4

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

  1. 01

    Steam or boil potatoes, cauliflower, and peas until very tender, retaining a little cooking liquid.

  2. 02

    Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden at the edges.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    Add bell pepper and cook until softened. Add cooked vegetables and pav bhaji masala, then mash together.

  5. 05

    Loosen with cooking liquid and simmer until cohesive. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Toast split rolls in a skillet and serve alongside.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

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.
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