Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 3 tomatoes, finely diced
• 1 green pepper, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp pav bhaji masala
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 4 tbsp butter, plus extra to serve
• 8 small bread rolls (pav), to serve
• Chopped coriander and lemon wedges to serve

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes and cauliflower until very soft, then drain and roughly mash.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add the onions and cook until golden, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the green pepper and tomatoes, cook until the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the pav bhaji masala and chilli powder, stir well.

6. 6

   Add the mashed vegetables and peas. Mash everything together in the pan.

7. 7

   Add a splash of water, remaining butter, and season generously. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

8. 8

   Toast the pav rolls, butter-side down, in a hot pan until golden.

9. 9

   Serve the bhaji with the pav, chopped onion, coriander, and a squeeze of lemon.