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Instant pot pav bhaji

Pav Bhaji is the perfect vegetarian street food. Mumbai pav bhaji is a delicious, spicy mish mash of vegetables which is like an Indian Sloppy Joe. It's an easy one pot meal which is quite popular among Indians.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4+1 Tbsp Butter+Oil of your choice
  • 1 Medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1.5 Tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder (Optional),you can reduce the quantity as well.
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • Salt According to the taste
  • 3 Tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala
  • 1 Big Potato Cubed
  • 1 Cup Cauliflower ,break in to small florets
  • 1 Cup Carrot ,Cubed
  • ⅓ Cup Frozen Green Peas
  • ½ Cup Green bell pepper
  • ½ Cup Fresh Chopped Cilantro
  • Lemon Wedges
  • 1 Cup Chopped onion (For Garnish)
  • 1 Green Chili Chopped
  • 8 Dinner Rolls
  • 2 Tbsp Butter

Method
 

  1. Turn the saute button of the instant pot on.When its displays hot ,add butter + oil to it .
  2. Add chopped onion to the melted butter and saute it for 1 minute or till it looks transparent .
  3. Add ginger garlic paste to the Instant pot and saute till all the raw smell is gone .
  4. Add all the vegetables ,little salt and turmeric to it .Saute for 1 minute .If it feels like sticking to the bottom scrape it with the spatula. If you think its too thick for your taste,add 1.2 cup hot water to improve the consistency.
  5. Add 1.5 cups of water and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
  6. Open the lid by releasing the pressure manually or if you are too scared let it release naturally.Take a potato masher and mash all the vegetables in to a smooth mash.
  7. Now add tomato paste ,pav bhaji masala ,kashmiri red chili powder and mix it well.
  8. Let it cook for 2 minute .Stir it continuously to avoid sticking .
  9. If it looks too thick for you ,add little bit of warm water .
  10. Add 2 tbsp of butter to it .If you are making it vegan do not use any thing at this time .
  11. Cook it again for 1 minute .Bhaji is ready to enjoy with pav.
  12. Brush dinner rolls /Pav with butter and toast them till they look golden.
  13. Serve with chopped onion,cilantro and lemon wedges.
  14. Enjoy your pav Bhaji.
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