Directions

Instant Pot Method

1. Using the “Saute” setting on the Instant Pot, heat oil and 1 tbsp butter.  Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper.  Saute until the onion is translucent.

2. Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, carrot, peas, salt, water, and Pav Bhaji Masala.  Mix well to incorporate the ingredients and spices.
3. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid, set to “High Pressure” for 6 minutes.
4. Once the timer goes off, press “Cancel”, allow steam to release naturally for 10 minutes then manually release remaining steam by opening the vent, remove lid.
5. Select the “Saute” setting, using a potato masher, mash the veggie and spice mixture (bhaji).  Add tomato paste and 1 tbsp butter, stir well to incorporate.
6. Loosely cover the pot with lid to avoid spattering, after 5 minutes stir to ensure the bhaji doesn’t stick to the bottom.  If the bhaji looks a little watery, cover the pot and let the bhaji cook for another 5 minutes, add additional salt or spice blend to taste.  Turn off Instant Pot and add chopped cilantro.
7. Heat a pan or griddle over high heat, spread butter on both sides of the buns (pav), decrease heat to medium, toast buns on both sides until brown.
8. Serve bhaji on a plate, with toasted buns. Top bhaji with a squeeze of lime and chopped red onion.

Stovetop Method

1. Add potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and peas to a pressure cooker.  Pour 1 cup of water so vegetables are partially covered

2. Pressure cook until you hear two whistles.  Allow pressure to release naturally, open lid when released.  Mash the vegetables with a potato masher until smooth
3. In a large pot, heat oil and 1 tbsp butter on medium heat.  Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger.  Saute until the onion is translucent.
4. Add bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt, continue sauteing for five minutes until tomatoes are soft
5. Add Pav Bhaji spice blend, mix well and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes
6. Add mashed vegetables, mix well and simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, add additional salt or spice blend to taste.
7. Turn off heat, add chopped cilantro
8. Heat a pan or griddle over high heat, spread butter on both sides of the buns (pav), decrease heat to medium, toast buns on both sides until brown
9. Serve bhaji on a plate, with toasted buns. Top bhaji with a squeeze of lime and chopped red onion.