SIMPLE JAIN PAV BHAJI | Bafna's Rasoi

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

pav bhaji masala

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder is more accessible and less expensive.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and add a little oil to prevent the butter from burning.

Once the butter is melted, add a pinch of cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

Add 1 medium-sized finely chopped bell pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

After that, add 4-5 finely chopped large tomatoes and 1/4 small bowl of boiled green peas.

Since this is a Jain recipe, replace potatoes with 1-2 boiled raw bananas, also known as plantains.

Mix in 1 green chili, finely chopped, fresh coriander leaves, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon homemade pav bhaji masala, and salt to taste.

Sauté these ingredients for 1-2 minutes without adding water to enhance the flavors.

After sautéing, add 2 tablespoons of fresh red chili paste and 1 cup of hot water, mixing well.

Cook for 8-10 minutes while mashing the vegetables to your preferred consistency.

Once mashed, add 2 tablespoons of asafoetida water and bring to a boil.

For tempering, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and add 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, mixing it well before pouring it over the bhaji.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with buttered pav.

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