Pav Bhaji

This is a very popular recipe in India, liked by almost everyone. You may have to go to a nearby Asian Indian store to get the 'Pav Bhaji Masala' that is the special spice to bring the flavor (Masala means spice). Pav is actually the buns. Bhaji is the vegetables cooked with spice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup grated carrots
• ½ tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
• 2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped
• 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 3 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
• 8 (2 inch square) dinner rolls

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Saute garlic and green chile for 30 seconds, then stir in onions and ginger. Cook until onions are brown. Add tomatoes, and cook until pasty. Stir in cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots and potatoes. Season with pav bhaji masala. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, and stir in lemon juice.

Step 2

Toast the dinner rolls, and spread lightly with butter. Serve garnished with chopped onion, green chile and cilantro.