Masala Chilli Cheese Pav

 

Main ingredients	Green chillies, Processed cheese, Pav, Onion, Tomato, Red chilli powder, Red chilli flakes, Butter
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Snack
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

 

Ingredients

 

·         2-3 green chillies, chopped

·         Grated processed cheese as required

·         4 pavs

·         1 tbsp oil

·         1 medium onion, chopped

·         1 medium tomato, chopped

·         1 tsp red chilli powder

·         ¼ tsp turmeric powder

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tbsp + for garnish chopped fresh coriander leaves

·         Red chilli flakes for sprinkling

·         Butter for toasting

·         Potato chips to serve

 

Method

 

1.      Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add tomato and green chillies, mix and saute for 1 minute.

2.      Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and saute for 1 minute. Add coriander leaves and mix. Transfer into a bowl.

3.      Place the pan back on heat.

4.      Slit the pavs in half without cutting it through completely. Place them on the pan with the top side facing up. Scrape the masala off the pan with the pavs. Flip it and sprinkle cheese on both sides of the pavs.

5.      Spread a portion of the tomato-onion masala on the base half. Sprinkle chilli flakes on the other side and fold. Toast for a few seconds.

6.      Add butter and press gently, cook on both sides till golden brown, crisp, and the cheese melts.

7.      Sprinkle coriander leaves on both sides and take them off the heat. Halve them, place on a serving plate and serve hot with potato chips.