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For the bhaji:

2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed

1 cup cauliflower florets, boiled

1/2 cup green peas, boiled

1 medium carrot, boiled

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large tomato, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper (capsicum), finely chopped

2–3 tbsp butter (or oil)

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

2–3 tsp pav bhaji masala

1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1/2 cup water (or more, for desired consistency)

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

For serving:

Pav buns (2 per person)

Butter for toasting

Chopped onion, lemon wedges, and extra coriander


Instructions

Prep the vegetables quickly:

Boil potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and carrot until soft. You can microwave them for 8–10 minutes to save time.
Save vwgetable stock for later use. Mash everything roughly and set aside.

Cook the base:

Heat oil/butter in a large pan or skillet.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.

Add spices & vegetables:

Mix in pav bhaji masala, chili powder, turmeric, and salt.

Add bell pepper, bell pepper should be slightly crunchy.

Add water gradually (i added vegetable stock) and mash the mixture with a potato masher until smooth or slightly chunky, as per your preference. Add lemon at the end

Simmer:

Cook for 5–7 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.

Add a little more butter at the end for richness.

Finish with chopped coriander and lemon juice (optional).

Toast the pav:

Slice pav buns horizontally.

Heat a little butter on a pan and toast buns until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot:

Serve bhaji hot with buttered pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges on the side.

💡 Tips for instant version:

Use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh to save prep time.

A hand blender can make the bhaji smooth in 2–3 minutes.

Adjust butter and spice according to taste.

Quick Pav Bhaji Masala Substitute (for 3–4 servings)

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur) – optional, for tang

1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) powder – optional

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

Instructions:

Mix all the spices well.

Use this in place of 2–3 tsp pav bhaji masala in your recipe.

Adjust salt, chili, or garam masala according to your taste.