Julz

Since I haven't seen any method/quantities for Pav Bhaji posted, I'll post what I did and had an amazing experience with. 1 Medium Onion(finely chopped) 2 Roma Tomatoes (Seeds removed and chopped rather finely) 2 Medium Boiled Potatoes (mashed) 2 cups various frozen vegetables (peas, green beans, lima beans, cauliflower, whatever you want basically) 3-4 TBS Pav Bhaji Masala (To your own Taste) Salt to taste (1 teaspon usually) 1-2 chopped green chillies (optional though I *really* like the taste of these things) 1 heaping handful of finely chopped cilantro Juice of 1/2 lime 3-4 TBS of Butter plus more to garnish Fry onions and tomatoes together in butter until onions are golden and tomato/onion mixture is a big mash. Add mashed potatoes, vegetables, masala and salt. Mix well. Add enough water to make things a little soupy. Fry until vegetables are tender and almost no water is left. Consistency should be thick (for people in NA, Sloppy Joe like consistency) Take off heat, add lime juice, chillies and chopped cilantro. Mix well. Serve Immediately with a pat of butter for garnish with a few Pav buns. Pav Buns (or close approx. as per Suvir's suggestions) Buy fresh Hot Dog Buns from your local Supermarket. Brush tops with Ghee and broil in oven/toaster oven for a few minutes (or until the tops are golden brown). The buns I buy don't have very brown tops to begin with (cause the baker didn't burn them thankfully/hasn't glazed them) Brushing the tops with ghee and broiling the buns gives them a beautiful golden brown glazed surface as well as bringing the aroma of freshly baked bread into your home. That aroma combined with the Bhaji's aroma is one of the most heavenly, mouthwatering experiences I have witnessed to date. Might as well make your meal an experience, and not just another opportunity to fill your belly.

Well, today marks the first time I've tried Pav Bahji. Made at home with my hands as my recipe and MDH Pav Bahji Masala. It was honestly on my top 3 best things I've ever tasted. I used 2 green chillies at the end with the juice of 1/2 a lime and huge handful of chopped cilantro/coriander. Really liked the lime in it in combination with the cilantro. Perks the dish up quite nicely. I'm not really sure what people add as *seasoning* besides onion and tomato. Some of the "recipies" I've read on the 'net have ginger and garlic in them. Though I think adding those two would take away from the taste of the vegetables and other seasonings. More butter is definately better tho I used only 3TBS in the preparation of mine (it was a small quantity of bhaji). And garnished with a pat at the end. What are some of everyone's preferences for Pav Bhaji? Do you like garlic and ginger in yours? What added nuances does it give? What are your favorite veggies? (I used various bagged frozen veggies)