Pav Bhaji (Stove Top, Instant Pot Methods)

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 count Potatoes ((medium size))
• 3 count Onions ((medium size))
• 3 count Tomatoes ((large))
• 1 cup Other vegetables
• 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves ((chopped))
• 3 count Green Chillies
• 5 tablespoons Cooking oil
• as required Water ((required for boiling))
• 2 tablespoons Butter ((+ enough to smear on pav / bun))
• 2 teaspoons Salt ((or as per taste))
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic ((chopped) )
• 1/2 tablespoon Kasuri Methi / Dried Methi
• 1 tablespoon Pav Bhaji Masala Powder
• 2 teaspoons Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Food colour ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To pan fry the PAVS: ---

2. 2

   Now for the pavs, take a pan ,put it on stove top under medium flame. Then add 1 teaspoon of butter. When butter melts rub the pavs/buns over the butter and pan fry them until they turn golden brown on both sides. Repeat the same for the other side of the pavs/buns also. Done!!

3. 3

   --- Stove Top Method Pav Bhaji: ---

4. 4

   Put a wide pan on stove top under medium flame. Add the oil, when its hot, add ¾ of the chopped onions. Let the onions get transparent.

5. 5

   Add the tomato puree. Mix everything, let the puree cook for 2 mins. Then to the pan add all these>> kasuri methi , salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and pav bhaji masala powder. Mix everything and let it cook until oil separates.

6. 6

   This makes all the veggies to attain the flavours of spice powders perfectly. After 2-3 mins open the lid, mix up everything. Switch off the flame, transfer it into serving dish. Done!

7. 7

   --- Use all the vegetables raw, you need not boil/cook them before hand. This is a one-pot method of making Pav Bhaji. ---

8. 8

   Switch the Instant Pot ON. Select MODE to SAUTE, time to 10 mins. Add oil, heat it. Then, add chopped onions, fry them until transparent.

9. 9

   Now add all these>> tomato cubes, ginger garlic (chopped/paste), slit green chillies. Give a mix. Let it fry until the oil separates.

10. 10

    Next, add all the potato cubes, other vegetables you wish to add. Pour water till they soak. Close the IP lid, set MODE to PRESSURE COOK, time to 5 MIN, valve to SEALING.

11. 11

    Later when the timer is OFF the IP beeps. Let the pressure release naturally (NPR), open the lid. Using a masher / hand blender mash half of the content.

12. 12

    Switch the gadget ON, set to SAUTE MODE for 2 MINS. Let it thicken to your desired consistency. Add a tablespoon of butter and chopped coriander leaves. Done.