Indian Pav Bhaji (Spiced Vegetable Sandwich)

Ingredients

• potatoes3 medium
• carrots2
• cauliflower1/2 head
• peas100 g
• onion1 large
• tomatoes2 ripe
• green bell pepper1
• fresh ginger2 cm
• garlic cloves4
• green chili1 (optional)
• pav bhaji masala2 tbsp
• turmeric powder1 tsp
• cumin powder1 tsp
• ghee (clarified butter)3 tbsp
• burger buns (pav)8
• saltto taste
• fresh cilantroa few sprigs
• lemon juice1 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the potatoes whole until tender. Drain, mash coarsely, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of ghee. Add chopped onion, grated ginger and garlic, minced green chili (if using). Sauté for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add diced carrots, cauliflower florets, peas, diced bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add grated tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, pav bhaji masala, and salt. Stir and add a little water (about 100 ml). Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Add the mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix well, mash the vegetables coarsely with the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Simmer for another 5 minutes, the bhaji should be thick.

5. 5

   Heat the remaining ghee in another pan. Cut the buns in half and lightly toast on both sides.

6. 6

   Serve the bhaji hot on a plate with the toasted buns on the side. Spread the bhaji generously on the bun and enjoy with sliced onions and lemon wedges.