Cheese Pav Bhaji
A popular Indian street food consisting of a spicy mashed vegetable gravy topped with a generous layer of grated cheese and served with buttered bread rolls.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup Green peas
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 3 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji Masala
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- 1 cup Processed Cheese, grated
- 8 pieces Pav (Bread rolls)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pressure cook the potatoes, cauliflower, and peas with enough water until soft, then drain and mash them thoroughly into a smooth paste.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large flat pan or kadai, add onions and ginger-garlic paste, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 3
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become mushy and the oil starts to separate from the sides.
- 4
Stir in the Pav Bhaji masala, red chili powder, and salt, then add the mashed vegetables and mix well.
- 5
Add half a cup of water and use a potato masher to blend everything together on the pan while simmering for 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in half of the grated cheese and fresh cilantro into the bhaji until the cheese melts into the gravy.
- 7
Slice the pav rolls in half and toast them on a tawa with butter until golden brown.
- 8
Serve the hot bhaji topped with the remaining grated cheese, a dollop of butter, and the toasted pav on the side.
Nutrition per Serving
540
Calories
18g
Protein
62g
Carbs
26g
Fat
9g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
1150mg
Sodium
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