Indian Vegetable Bhaji Recipes

PAV BHAJI RECIPE (MUMBAI STREET STYLE)

Steps:

• Add 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1½ to 2 cups cubed potatoes, carrots (optional) and ½ to ¾ cup peas to a pot or pressure cooker.
• Pour 1½ cups water and cook until soft or tender.
• If cooking in cooker, let it whistle twice. When the pressure releases open the lid and mash them well.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to a pan and heat up.
• Next add ¾ to 1 cup finely chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent.
• Then add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and 1 chopped green chili.
• Fry till it becomes fragrant.
• Next add ½ cup capsicums & saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add ¾ to 1 cup chopped tomato and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Fry till tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
• Next add 1 teaspoon chili powder,¼ teaspoon turmeric and 1 to 1½ tablespoon pav bhaji masala powder.
• Mix and fry for another 2 minutes or until the raw smell of the mixture goes away.
• Add boiled & mashed veggies.
• Pour more water (½ to ¾ cup) just enough to bring to a thick consistency.
• Cook for 3 to 5 mins until the bhaji thickens. Taste and add more salt if needed. If you want it more spicy, add another half tsp chilli powder and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add ¾ tbsp kasuri methi if using and cook until it reaches a desired consistency.
• Slit the pav buns horizontally leaving one edge intact.
• Heat butter on a pan. Open the buns and sprinkle some pav bhaji masala on the butter.
• Place the pav & toast them for a min or two.
• Garnish with onions, butter and lemon wedges. Serve pav bhaji hot or warm.
• Press SAUTE button on the instant pot. Pour 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 tablespoon butter to the steel insert.
• Add ¾ to 1 cup onions and 1 slit green chilli. Saute until transparent.
• Then stir in 1 tablespoon ginger garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add ¾ to 1 cup tomatoes, ½ cup chopped capsicum and sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt. Saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
• Then add in 1 to 1½ pav bhaji masala, 1 teaspoon chilli powder and ¼ teaspoon turmeric.
• Mix well and add all the veggies - 300 grams potatoes, 1 cup cauliflower florets, ½ cup carrots and ½ to ¾ cup green peas.
• Pour 2 cups water and deglaze the pot by scrubbing the bottom with a wooden spatula.
• Press CANCEL button and press PRESSURE COOK button with high pressure setting. Set the timer to 5 mins and position the steam release handle to sealing.
• When the IP beeps, wait for 5 mins for natural pressure release. Gently release the rest of the pressure manually.
• There will be lot of water when you open the lid. With a masher, mash all the veggies well, they will soak up the water.
• Press SAUTE button. If needed add more salt, pav bhaji masala and more red chilli for a brighter color. I usually add ½ teaspoon more red chilli powder at this stage.
• Let the bhaji simmer for 3 to 4 mins. It will thicken. Then add add crushed kasuri methi and mix. Press cancel. Sprinkle coriander leaves and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Slit each bun to 2 horizontally. Heat a pan. Smear some butter and sprinkle pav bhaji masala over the butter. (check images above) Toast the pavs until lightly crisp.
• Transfer bhaji to serving bowls. Top with butter & coriander leaves.
• Serve alongside toasted buns and freshly cut onions.

INDIAN VEGETABLE BHAJI

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrot, and peas into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on High until the vegetables are very hot and starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, and drain the vegetables in a colander.
• Place the vegetable oil in a large skillet, and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until it turns golden, about 10 minutes, and stir in the cumin seed, black mustard seed, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the seeds begin to sputter, about 30 seconds, and then add the green chiles, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the ground cumin, curry powder, and chili powder, and then add the partially cooked potatoes, cauliflower, carrot, and peas. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and coated with spices, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

INDIAN POTATO DISH | BATATA BHAJI | ALOO SABZI

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes with skins on for about 7 minutes in a pressure cooker.
• Once boiled, cool them, remove the skin, mash and set aside.
• Slice the green chilies, onions, ginger and garlic fine separately.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds and saute for 2 minutes till you get the aroma.
• Add the ginger, garlic, chillies and onion. Frry till the onions are translucent.
• Next, add the turmeric and mix well. Then add the rasins and charoli seeds.
• Lastly, add in the mashed potato and allow to cook for 5 mins. Stir occasionally.
• Sprinkle with fresh corriander and serve with bread or puris. Add a dash of lime for added flavor.