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Secretly Healthy Pav Bhaji

This recipe is healthier than most because there’s not much oil/vegan butter used! And there are more veggies hidden in it compared to other Pav Bhajis…but I promise you, it still tastes INCREDIBLE… if not better than others.

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4.9 from 7 reviews
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 people
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 cups chopped potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped aubergine
  • 1 tbsp diced beetroot
  • 3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes (pureed)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onions
  • 1/3 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced red pepper
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tbsp kashmiri chili power
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp pink salt
  • 3 tbsp pav bhaji masala
  • 1/3 cup chopped coriander
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup water

Other

  • 12 soft rolls
  • vegan butter/margarine
  • fresh coriander (for sprinkling over rolls)
  • pav bhaji masala (for sprinkling over rolls)

Instructions

  1. Steam the potatoes, carrots, beetroot, aubergine, peas, cauilflower and broccoli for 25 minutes or until soft.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin, heat until fragrant. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add the peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sauté the green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric and garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add pureed tomatoes and salt, cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the steamed vegetables, mash and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add pav bhaji masala, mash and cook for 4 minutes. Add chopped coriander, lemon juice, brown sugar and 1 cup water, mash and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. If the bhaji thickens add 3/4 Cup water. Once heated and mashed it's done!
  5. For the bread rolls aka pav – on both sides, spread vegan butter on buns with a sprinkle of pav bhaji masala and fresh coriander. Toast both sides until golden.
  6. Serve with onions, coriander, lemon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400

Find it online: https://cookingwithparita.com/recipe/pav-bhaji/