Paneer Khada Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

• 8 toasted pavs
• 2 tbsps butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ½ tsps red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli paste
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp pav bhaji masala powder
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced
• 10-12 cauliflower florets, blanched
• 1 medium capsicum, seeded and chopped
• ½ cup blanched green peas
• 100 grams cottage cheese (paneer), diced
• 2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander + for garnish
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Method

1. Heat butter and oil on a nonstick tawa. Add the onions and sauté till golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds. Add tomatoes and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
3. Add red chilli powder, chilli paste and ¼ cup water and mix well.
4. Add salt and mix. Add ¼ cup water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add pav bhaji masala and mix. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
6. Add potatoes, cauliflower, capsicum, green peas and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add cottage cheese, adjust seasoning and mix. Add ½ cup water and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add coriander leaves and mix. Transfer in a serving plate and sprinkle chopped coriander.
9. Serve hot with toasted pavs and lemon wedges.