Paneer Pav Bhaji is my new found love and driving lil’M to school is my re-found love. I pass the same road every day and I find it new every time. May be that is what life is all about….seeing new and living each day by charm. These days I am driving Lil’M to school. After so many years, I started driving again. I love driving as it always makes me feel less dependent and more independent.
The tiny little hands of Lil’M hugging from back while driving makes me feel happy and confident. Passing the same road every day, I see people running to catch a bus, grabbing a quick bite in auto, playing candy crush or listening music in cab, children holding hands of their parents or caretakers or jumping around waiting for school van to arrive. Tempo unloading fresh vegetables and fruits…. shop keepers cleaning shops with half shutter open. Tea stalls, where cups of tea is made and served to the flowing crowd, water tankers racing by giving me a mere heartache, constructions workers lying on the pile of sand, looking at the progress of work and chit chatting…..Through the morning is humid, cool breeze and nostalgic scenic beauty around lifts my spirits….
On the way back I picked up fresh vegetables, which has become quite a routine these days….I thought of making some mix and mash as to go with the mood of the morning…. Pav Bhaji is an assortment of healthy vegetables and exotic taste. This staple food that originated in Mumbai street corners has rich nutritional value and perfectly highlights its cosmopolitan background. When we think of Pav Bhaji we think of potato and peas, as the Bhaji mainly comprises of these two essential items. But I have transformed this side dish into more of a main course, by adding grated paneer. There can be numerous possible variations on the theme of our luscious Paneer Pav Bhaji recipe which you can try at home to your heart’s content. But if you want to take a break from your home cooking, then explore options on restaurants that provide delicious taste with equal health benefit. Hence, Foodpanda, an online marketplace is a fantastic outlet, where you can get your hands on your favorite restaurant dishes. So, grab on to coupons for Foodpanda, that help you save money through heavy discounts on your most preferred food choices. Before I dig into plateful of yum paneer pav bhaji, here is the recipe for you…..
Paneer Pav Bhaji
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 medium sized Potatoes, (washed, peeled and boiled)
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 Onion, finely slices
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 Carrot, peeled and boiled)
- ½ cup Cauliflower florets
- ½ cup grated Paneer
- 1 tbsp. Red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp. Pav Bhaji Masala
- ½ tbsp. Garam Masala
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh Coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- Salt
- Oil
Yield: 4
Paneer Pav Bhaji Recipe
Paneer Pav Bhaji is much loved Indian street food. Spicy and delicious bhaji is combination of mixed vegetables, paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese), herbs and spices. Served with butter smeared pav, this paneer bhaji is filling snack and light meal on any day.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 medium sized Potatoes, (washed, peeled and boiled)
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 Onion, finely slices
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 Carrot, peeled and boiled)
- ½ cup Cauliflower florets
- ½ cup grated Paneer
- 1 tbsp. Red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp. Pav Bhaji Masala
- ½ tbsp. Garam Masala
- ½ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh Coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- Salt
- Oil
For Serving:
- 4 Pav
- ½ cup sliced Onions
- 4 Lemon wedges
- 1 tbsp. Butter
Instructions
How To Make Paneer Pav Bhaji
- Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add cauliflower florets along with pinch of salt and turmeric.
- Turn off the flame and after 2 minutes drain the water and set the florets aside.
- Fry sliced onions in 3 tbsp. of oil in a heavy bottom cooking vessel.
- When the onions turn translucent add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, red chili powder and turmeric. Fry until sliced tomato pieces turn soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell wafts.
- To this add boiled potatoes, carrots and cauliflower florets. Mash gently using potato masher.
- Add grated paneer along with 1 cup of water and mix by adding pav bhaji masala and garam masala.
- Let this simmer on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
- Add salt, butter and minced coriander leaves. Cook for another five minutes.
- Garnish with blob of butter and fresh coriander leaves.
Getting Pav Ready For Paneer Pav Bhaji
- Slice all the pavs from center and set aside.
- On a pan melt butter and add above made bhaji.
- When it starts to sizzle, place the inner side of pav first on pan and gently toast it. Repeat and toast the other side too.
- Remove and place them in a serving plate. Serve warm with piping hot paneer pav bhaji, lemon wedges and finely chopped onions on side.
- Add love to make this paneer pav bhaji taste ‘Yummy’.
Notes
Lubna's Serving Suggestions:
Paneer Pav Bhaji is wholesome and kid-friendly one pot meal recipe. You can make this in snack or as you can serve this in lunch or dinner. This makes a great iftar dinner. You can make this for iftar party too.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 351Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 387mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 8gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g
kitchen queen says
super delicious pav bhaji.
Shazzy Karim says
super incredible yummy