PAV BHAJI

INGREDIENTS:
For The Bhaji
1 tbsp oil
2tbsp butter
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup green peas, boiled and lightly mashed
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro for garnish
METHOD:

1. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp of butter on a large tava (griddle) or in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add 2 tbsp of chilli-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
3. Add the green pepper and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn light pink in colour.
5. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the oil separates, while mashing continuously with a potato masher.
6. Add the potatoes, green peas, coriander, 1/3 cup of water and remaining 1 tbsp of butter and mash well using a potato masher and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.

  7.   Place ¼th of hot bhaji, 2 pavs, ¼ cup of onions, a lemon wedge and finely chopped onions on a plate.

  8.   Top the bhaji with 1 tsp of butter and serve immediately garnished with 1 tsp of cilantro.