Butter Pav Bhaji

Prep Time: Estimated 20 minutes
Cook Time: Estimated 30 minutes
Total Time: Estimated 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Scott Stokes

Ingredients:

• 4 pav buns
• Butter, for slathering
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, cauliflower, beans), boiled and mashed
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Slit the pav buns horizontally, but not all the way through.
2. Slather butter on the inside of the pav buns.
3. Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
5. Add finely chopped onion and green chili. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
7. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
8. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
9. Add the boiled and mashed mixed vegetables. Mix everything well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
11. Serve the butter pav bhaji hot with lemon wedges.

Enjoy this indulgent and rich Butter Pav Bhaji, where the extra butter adds a luxurious touch to the flavorful vegetable bhaji.