L is for lazy pav bhaji... Ok Ok Ok not really technically an L dish but for lack of ideas for L...having already done lemon, lime and lentils....L become Lazy!!!!
Pav bhaji is a very popular street dish. Rich and warm vegetables in a tasty gravy smoothered on hot butter rolls!!!!!! YUM and great for a lazy dinner.... Not much in it especially if you use precut frozen or precut fresh vegies.....
WHAT YOU NEED: (SERVES 2)
About four soft bread rolls (the above picture shows bagels but it tastes much better when you use soft hamburger buns)
2 tsp of oil
1 tbs butter for vegie mix and added extra to spread on rolls!!!
3/4 cup peeled and chopped potato (precooked)
1 cup of precut fresh or frozen mixed vegies (Ideally peas, capsicum, cauliflower) (Boiled till just cooked)
1 medium onion (finely diced)
1 and 1/4 cup of chopped tomatos (I used canned to make it even lazier) if using canned reduce to 1 cup.
1/2 tsp of ginger/garlic premade paste
Spices: 1/4 tsp of turmeric
1/4 tsp of red chilli powder
Up to 1 tbs of pav bhaji spice mix
2 dried red chilles (soaked and finely cut)
Optional extras (but recommended) Fresh coriander and fresh lemon wedges...
WHAT TO DO:
1. Heat oil and butter till melted and add the onion. Saute for 5 to 10 mins.
2.Add the dried red chillies followed by the ginger/garlic paste.
3.Now add the tomatoes followed by all the spices...
4. Cook for a further 5 mins on low to medium.
5. Now add the precut precooked veggies and the chopped potato and about 1/4 cup of water and cook for about 5 mins. Now mash!!!!!
6. Add the fresh coriander if using and adjust the salt.
7. Cut the buns in half and spread with butter and toast under the grill or in a medium heat pan till the top is crunchy while leaving middle soft and lush.
8. Spread the veggies mix on top and squeeze a little lemon juice over and devour!!!!!!
