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Boil potatoes and set aside.
Heat a large kadhai and add oil with butter.
Add chopped onions and cook until caramelised.
Add chopped capsicum and cook until softened.
Add tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, and red chilli paste.
Add red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, kasuri methi, and salt.
Cook the masala until oil separates from the sides.
Add boiled and mashed potatoes, mix well and mash into the masala.
Add boiled peas and mix everything well.
Add water to adjust the consistency of the bhaji.
Garnish with butter and coriander.
Serve with hot buttered pav.
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Adjust ginger garlic paste, red chilli paste, and green chilli paste to taste.
Can I use store-bought pav bhaji masala?
Yes, store-bought pav bhaji masala works well for this recipe.
How can I make the bhaji spicier?
Increase the amount of red chilli paste or red chilli powder to make it spicier.
Can I prepare the bhaji in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the bhaji in advance and reheat it before serving.
What can I use as a substitute for butter?
You can use ghee or a plant-based butter substitute if preferred.
How do I store leftover bhaji?
Store leftover bhaji in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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