PREPARATION TIME : 20 MIN

Serves: 4

COOKING TIME : 30 MIN

Recipe Benefits

FLAVOURY

DELICIOUS

AROMATIC

INGREDIENTS

For Bhaji: Vegetables:

• Potatoes - 3 medium-sized, boiled and mashed
• Cauliflower - 1 cup, finely chopped
• Green peas - 1/2 cup
• Carrots - 1/2 cup, diced
• Capsicum - 1/2 cup, finely chopped
• Tomatoes - 3 medium-sized, finely chopped
• Onions - 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
• Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon
• Avitri Spices DIY Pav Bhaji Masala - 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red Chili Powder (optional for extra heat) - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Oil - 1 tablespoon
• Water - as needed

For Garnishing:

• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Lemon wedges - 4
• Finely chopped onions - 1/2 cup (optional)

For Serving:

• Pav buns - 8 (slit and lightly buttered)
• Butter - 2 tablespoons for toasting buns

Cooking Instructions+

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables



• Boil potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and peas until soŌ. Mash them lightly and set aside.
• Keep capsicum raw for added crunch.



Step 2: Cook the Bhaji

• Heat butter and oil in a large pan on medium heat.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.
• Add tomatoes and cook until soŌ and mushy.
• Sprinkle turmeric powder and red chili powder (if using). Mix well.
• Add the mashed vegetables, capsicum, and mix thoroughly.
• Stir in Avitri Spices DIY Pav Bhaji Masala and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the spices to blend.
• Add water to adjust consistency and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Mash gently with a masher for
• Taste and adjust seasoning if required.

Step 3: Toast the Pav Buns



• Heat a flat pan and add butter.
• Place the pav buns on the pan and toast until golden and slightly crispy.

Step 4: Serve

• Ladle the hot bhaji into bowls.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with toasted pav buns, lemon wedges, and a side of chopped onions.

TIPS+

• Add a dollop of butter on top of the bhaji for authentic street-style flavor.
• Adjust the spice level by varying the quantity of Avitri DIY Pav Bhaji Masala.
• For an extra zing, drizzle a bit of lemon juice on the bhaji before serving.