Pav Bhaji Masala

Pav Bhaji Masala is a hearty and flavorful Indian street food dish packed with a medley of vegetables and spices, served with soft buttered bread rolls. This high-protein version incorporates lentils, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 200 grams
• Cauliflower - 100 grams
• Green peas - 100 grams
• Bell pepper - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 medium (150 grams)
• Tomato - 2 medium (200 grams)
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, minced
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Cooked red lentils (masoor dal) - 100 grams
• Pav Bhaji masala - 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Lemon wedges - for serving
• Pav (bread rolls) - 4 pieces

Steps

1. 1. Boil the potatoes and cauliflower until tender, then drain and mash them together in a large bowl.
2. 2. In a pan, heat butter over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
3. 3. Add chopped onions, minced ginger, garlic, and green chili to the pan, sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and Pav Bhaji masala, cooking until the tomatoes are soft and oil separates.
5. 5. Add the mashed potato and cauliflower mixture, cooked lentils, and green peas, mixing well.
6. 6. Pour in a little water to adjust the consistency, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
7. 7. Taste and adjust salt as needed, then garnish with chopped cilantro.
8. 8. Serve hot with buttered Pav, lemon wedges, and extra cilantro on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from lentils and vegetables.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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