Juhu beach style Pav Bhaji

Ingredients:

3-4 tsp of butter

Pinch of Asafoetida

2 tsp ginger garlic paste 

1 Large onion made into a paste

2 tbsp of tomato paste

3 medium boiled potato, grated

1/4 cup of frozen green peas thawed and mashed

2 medium green bell pepper blended

2 tbsp of Everest pav bhaji masala

salt to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Red chilly powder 

1tbsp Kasturi methi powder

 

8 (2 inch square) dinner rolls

Butter as needed

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Process:

1.     In a small nonstick pan pour in the onion paste and add 1 tsp of butter, let the onions water dry out and start frying till they are golden brown (this step is crucial since this gives the color to the pav bhaji)

2.     Once the onion paste is golden brown add 1tsp of ginger garlic paste, 1tsp of red chilly powder, pinch of Asafoetida, turmeric, kasturi methi powder and 1tbsp of Pav bhaji masala, mix everything to combine and add little water to prevent the masala from burning and set aside.

3.     In a large cast iron pan or a large pan pour in the bell pepper paste with 1tsp of butter, let the water dry out and the pepper start frying, add in 1tsp of ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 min to get rid of raw ginger garlic flavor

4.     Add in tomato paste along with ½ cup water to combine everything, add in the grated potatoes , add water as and when necessary

5.     Add mashed peas, 1tsp of pav bhaji masala, chopped cilantro, salt to taste and lemon juice, mix everything to combine adding water to get the desired consistency.

 

Garnish with fresh cilantro 

Toast the dinner rolls, and spread lightly with butter. Serve garnished with chopped onion and cilantro. My personal favorite is to serve with some shredded cheese