Paav Bhaji

Ingredients:
 

For the Bhaji :

3 Big Potatoes Boiled and Mashed

1 Big Carrot Chopped

1 Big Capsicum/Green Bell Peper Finely Chopped

1/2 cup Fresh/Frozen Peas

2 Cups Cauliflower florets

1 Cup Tomato Puree

1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 Tbsp Paav Bhaaji Masala

Salt to Taste 

A pinch of Asafoetida/Hing

1 Tsp Kasoori Methi/Dried Fenugreek leaves

2 Cups Water

1 Tbsp Butter

3 Tbsp Oil

 

For the Paav :

Paav

Butter

Paav Bhaji Masala

For Serving :

Butter

Lemon Wedges

Fresh Corriander Leaves Chopped

Onion finely Chopped

Method:

1. Boil Cauliflower, Carrot and Green Peas in enough water and a little salt.Cook till tender. Drain and preserve the water.

2. In a pan heat oil add chopped Capsicum cook till soft then add Ginger Garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.

3. Stir in Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Tomatoe puree.Cook till oil starts separating.
4. Now add boiled Veggies, Potatoes, Paav bhaji masala, Kasoori methi, Butter, Hing.
5. Adjust the consistency by adding the preserved water(you might need more or less) and keep mashing.

6. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mins. 

7. Warm the Paav on a heated non stick pan/Tawa apply butter and sprinkle some paav bhaji masala on both sides.

8. Serve Hot with Lemon, Butter and Chopped Onions mixed with corriander leaves!!

Potato Fry

Ingredients :

2 Big Potatoes peeled n cubed 

Oil for Frying

 

Spices  :

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 Tsp Corriander Powder

1/4 Tsp Amchoor/Dry Mango Powder (Optional)

Salt to taste

 

Method :

1. Deep fry the Potatoes till tender and crisp.

2. Drain them in a non stick pan. Add all the Spices and mix well.

3. Simmer for 5 mins and Enjoy!!

 

Daal Palak

 
Ingredients :

Fresh Palak - One Bunch
1 large Onion chopped
1 large Tomato chopped
3-4 Garlic Cloves grated
2 Green chillies chopped ( optional)
1 cup Channa Dal
2 cups Water

1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Corriander Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste

3 tbsp Oil

Method :

1.Wash and Soak the Channa dal in water for at least 1 - 2 hr.
2. Clean, wash and chop the palak.
3. In a pressure cooker heat Oil. Add onions and saute  till tender. Now add Tomatoes, Green Chillies and Garlic and cook till the tomato is tender. Add Chilli powder, Turmeric, Corriander powder and fry for a few seconds.
4. Add chopped palak, Channa dal along with the water and salt. Mix well. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or till the channa dal is cooked.
5. Serve hot with Rice or Rotis!!

Notes :

1. Adjust  green chillies and red chilli powder according to your taste.
2. Garlic is also optional

Aloo Palak

Ingredients:

1 Bunch Palak/Spinach
3-4 Green Chillies
1 Onion Chopped
2 Potatoes peeled and diced in cubes
3 Tbsp Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
Salt to Taste
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
2-3 Garlic Cloves Grated

For the Puree :

1 Tomato Chopped
5-6 Whole Cashews
1 Tsp Corriander seeds
A pinch of Salt


Method:

1. Heat Oil in a pan fry the diced Potato cubes till crisp. Remove.Keep aside
2. In the same pan add the Green chillies and Palak(picked and washed) and cook till the
palak cooks down and cool it.
3. Make a puree of the cooked Palak and the ingredients under the Puree.
4. Melt Butter in the same pan and cook the onions till tender. Saute Garlic.
5. Stir in Tumeric powder, Garam Masala powder, Salt to taste. Mix Well.
6. Add the fried Potatoes.
5. Simmer for 10-15 mins till the Potatoes are tender.
6. Serve hot with Roti/Chapatti or Rice.