My Pav Bhaji
Description
Pav bhaji is a fast food that is very common in the Indian state Maharashtra. It is a spicy mashed vegetable curry that is served with bread.
Ingredients
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2 cups water, plus more as needed
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3 medium potatoes
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1 medium carrot, halved
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1 cup green peas
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1/2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
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2 large green chile peppers, chopped
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
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2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
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Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of a pressure cooker. Place a trivet into the pressure cooker and turn the heat on high. Add potatoes, carrot, and green peas in a single layer in the pressure cooker and lock the lid.
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Cook over high heat until the pressure regulator reaches 15 psi, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow pressure to drop naturally, 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove vegetables and smash.
3
Meanwhile, grind ginger-garlic paste and green chile peppers together in a mortar and pestle until well mashed together.
4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic-chili paste and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green pepper, cover, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and a little water.
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Simmer over low heat until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with pav bhaji masala and a little chili powder.
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Stir in boiled smashed vegetables and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.