Paneer Pav Bhaji
75% authentic · Indian
A rich and decadent twist on the classic, this Paneer Pav Bhaji incorporates crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) into the vegetable mash, adding a creamy texture and a delightful flavor.
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Ingredients
- Mixed vegetables (potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, bell peppers)3 cups, chopped
- Onions, finely chopped2 medium
- Tomatoes, pureed2 cups
- Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
- Pav Bhaji Masala3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
- Red chili powder1 tsp
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Butter5 tbsp
- Oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Wateras needed
- Paneer, crumbled1 cup
- Pav (bread rolls)8
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp
- Lemon wedges (for serving)4
Steps
- 1
Boil and mash the mixed vegetables until soft. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- 5
Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
- 6
Add the mashed vegetables and Pav Bhaji masala. Mix well. Add water as needed.
- 7
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Gently fold in the crumbled paneer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the paneer is heated through.
- 9
Toast the pav on a tawa with butter until golden brown.
- 10
Serve the hot paneer bhaji garnished with butter, coriander, and a lemon wedge, with the toasted pav.
