Hariyali/Green Bhaji for Pav
About:
Pav bhaji, is a very popular indian street food. Pav bhaji literally means bread and vegetables. The vegetables are cooked and mashed then spiced with a pav bhaji masala and generally topped with generous quantities of butter and served with pav/bun.
Here in this recipe I used all green veggies – Spinach, Peas, French beans, Green peppers. Use them along with potatoes and not just potatoes as the main part of the mash, so you get a mix of seasonal vegetables. I like to use a spinach as well for a brilliant green colour. The freshly prepared chili garlic paste adds a ton of flavour and contributes to the flavour of the bhaji . Serve it with multigrain rolls or bread and you’ve cut out most of the refined flour as well.
Yields-4-5 servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-35-40 minutes
Ingredients:
- Spinach leaves- 1 bunch
- Green capsicum/bell pepper- 2 medium
- Chopped green beans-1/2cup
- Green peas-1/4cup
- Grated Broccoli- 1/2cup
- Potato- 2 medium
- Puree from 2 tomatoes
- Finely chopped onion-1medium
- Oil-2tsp
- Ginger- garlic paste- 1tbsp
- Minced green chillies-2
- Pav bhaji masala-2tbsp
- Salt- to taste
- Chopped coriander/cilantro- a handful
For serving:
- Brown pav/buns- 8
- Sunflower spread/butter
- Finely chopped onion
- Lemon
- Chopped coriander
Procedure:
Preparation step:
- Blanch spinach in hot water for 4-5 minutes, drain and blend it to smooth puree and set aside.
- Boil potatoes- peel, mash them and set aside.
For bhaji:
- Heat oil in a pan add onion, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute or two
- Add green chilli paste, mix and saute for few seconds.
- Add green beans, green capsicum, broccol and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add pureed tomatoes, mashed potatoes, frozen peas mix well and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground spinach puree mix well and add pav bhaji masala, salt mix well cover and cook for 8-10 minutes- mash then with the masher and add water if required and cook until vegetables are mushy and blends well.
- Once the bhaji is bubbles switch off the flame, stir in some fresh coriander/cilantro.
For serving:
- Slice the pavs into two halves. Heat the griddle/tawa and roast the buns with some spread.
- Drizzle some lemon juice, fresh coriander on bhaji, serve hot with roasted pav/bun and onions.
Note:.
- Combination of vegetables can be personalised as per the taste.
Posted on April 11, 2015, in Indian, Starters. Bookmark the permalink. 21 Comments.
Just as well I’ve had breakfast. This sounds delicious.
LikeLike
This dish can be enjoyed anytime of the time :)….Thank you
LikeLike
So full of healthy and yummy goodies 🙂
LikeLike
yes Andy…Bowl of greens 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Perfect 🙂
LikeLike
I am so in love with these spices. I told my husband the other day that I must have lived another life in India. I really love your posts; I get many ideas from your recipes. (((((HUGS)))))
LikeLike
Jackie you made my day. This means a lot to me and adds energy to do more….Feel blessed
LikeLiked by 1 person
This looks soooo good.
LikeLike
I am so happy to know you liked it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gorgeous recipe – my husband (of India background) recently cam back from India ad was totally raving about the street food – now I can see why!
LikeLike
True Laura..India is a heaven for food lovers
LikeLiked by 1 person
Totally agree……
LikeLike
This s awesome chitra:-) love it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you V…:) 🙂
LikeLike
Delish! 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you Anugya
LikeLike
Looks wonderful Chitra!!!
LikeLike
Thanks Dear..
LikeLike
Green bhaji never made this wow
LikeLike
Dear – This green bowl was yummy like traditional Bhaji. If possible please give this a try
LikeLike
Pingback: Top 6 – Indian Street Food | Chitra's Healthy Kitchen