Pav Bhaji is one of the popular Indian Fast Food dish from Maharashtrian cuisine. Pav Bhaji is a spicy mixture of mashed vegetables along with a generous dose of fresh tomatoes, a dollop of butter, consumed with warm bread gently or crispy fried in butter. Pav means bread. Bhaji in Marathi means vegetable dish. Pav bhaji consists of bhaji (a thick potato-based curry) garnished with coriander, chopped onion, and a dash of lemon and lightly toasted pav. The pav is usually buttered on all sides. More than a snack, its quite a meal. The Bhaji makes a good stuffing which fills our tummy nicely. It is a very popular street side food in Maharashtra. This Pav Baji is made in a very broad and heavy bottomed pan. But making this yummy dish in pressure cooker in as one-pot dish is quick and easy. In one shot, we can add all required ingredients and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles to have a quick and yummy Pav Baji within 30 mins.
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| One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker |
Preparation and Yield:| Preparation time | 10 mins |
| Cooking Time | 20 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Recipe Category | Main |
| Recipe Cuisine | Indian |
![One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker]( "One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker") |
| One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker |
Ingredients:
| Onion | 1, Finely chopped |
| Chopped Ginger+Garlic | 1 Tablespoon |
| Capsicum | 1/2, Chopped |
| Tomato | 3, Finely Chopped |
| Carrot | 1, Finely Chopped |
| Potatoes | 3, Cubed |
| Green Peas | 1/4 Cup |
| Pav Bhaji Masala | 2 Teaspoon |
| Red Chilli Powder | 1/2 Teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Water | 3 Cups |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon |
| Coriander Leaves | For Garnishing |
![One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker]( "One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker") |
| One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker |
Method:
- Heat butter in a pressure cooker. When the butter melts, add onions and sauté the onions in medium flame till translucent. Add chopped ginger+garlic and sauté along with onions
- Add Chopped capsicum to the sautéed onions. Next, we need to add tomatoes.
- Add the chopped carrots, potatoes and green peas and mix well. To this now add the Pav Baji masala, red chili powder, salt and give a good mix.
- Add 3 cups of water and close the pressure cooker with a lid and allow for 3 whistles
- Allow the steam to escape completely and then open the pressure cooker. Mash the veggies roughly. Finally garnish with coriander leaves
- The delicious Pav Bhaji is ready to serve with Ghee-Sauteed Pav!
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| One Pot Pav Bhaji in Pressure Cooker |
