My Pav Bhaji

My Pav Bhaji

Pav bhaji is a fast food that is very common in the Indian state Maharashtra. It is a spicy mashed vegetable curry that is served with bread.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
231 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of a pressure cooker. Place a trivet into the pressure cooker and turn the heat on high. Add potatoes, carrot, and green peas in a single layer in the pressure cooker and lock the lid.
Step 2
Cook over high heat until the pressure regulator reaches 15 psi, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow pressure to drop naturally, 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove vegetables and smash.
Step 3
Meanwhile, grind ginger-garlic paste and green chile peppers together in a mortar and pestle until well mashed together.
Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic-chili paste and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green pepper, cover, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and a little water.
Step 5
Simmer over low heat until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with pav bhaji masala and a little chili powder.
Step 6
Stir in boiled smashed vegetables and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups water, plus more as needed
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 large green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 medium carrot, halved
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 0.5 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

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