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Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a Hindi word which when translated to English means, bread and vegetables. This meal of minced vegetables cooked with special spices, is a Mumbai specialty. It will definitely hit the spot if you are in the mood for something spicy. Pav Bhaji masala is available in Indian grocery stores. You could also serve the bhaji with white bread instead of buns.

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. non-dairy margarine
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp. pav bhaji masala
salt to taste.
1 1/2 cup mixed boiled vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, french beans etc)
4-5 medium sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup boiled, crushed peas
1 cup water
1/2 a lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander

For garnishing:
A dollop of non-dairy margarine
1/2 onion, chopped finely
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped coriander

• Heat the oil and margarine.
• Add the garlic, ginger, onions and green pepper. Fry for 7-8 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 6-7 minutes.
• Add the pav bhaji masala and salt and stir.
• Add all the boiled vegetables, peas and potatoes and mix properly.
• Cook for 5 minutes after mixing. Add water if required to get the desired consistency.
• Add the lemon juice and chili powder.
• Taste and adjust the pav bhaji masala to your taste.
• Lastly add half of the coriander and stir well.
• Shift into a serving dish.
• Garnish with a dollop of butter in the center and sprinkle chopped onions and coriander.
• Serve hot with hot buttered bread (Pav).

For the Bread (Pav):
8 soft buns
Non-dairy margarine

• Take a bun, cut it in to half. Butter the pieces and toast them in a hot pan till both the sides are done. Serve hot with the bhaji.

Makes 4 servings