Pav Bhaji with Cheese

Pav Bhaji with Cheese is a vibrant and hearty Indian street food dish that combines a spicy vegetable mash served with soft buttered bread rolls and topped with melting cheese. This nutritious meal is packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying option for supper.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 200 grams
• Cauliflower - 100 grams
• Green peas - 100 grams
• Carrot - 50 grams
• Bell pepper - 50 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Pav Bhaji masala - 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Butter - 20 grams
• Cheese (grated) - 50 grams
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Lemon wedges - for serving
• Pav (bread rolls) - 4

Steps

1. Boil the potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and carrots in a pot for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash them together in a large bowl.
2. In a pan, heat 10 grams of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, and cook until they soften. Then, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, mixing well.
5. Add the mashed vegetables to the pan and incorporate them into the mixture. Stir in Pav Bhaji masala and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. While the bhaji is cooking, heat a separate pan and toast the Pav (bread rolls) with the remaining butter until golden brown.
7. Serve the bhaji hot, topped with grated cheese and garnished with chopped cilantro, alongside the toasted Pav and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables, supporting overall well-being.

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