Ingredients:
Pao bhaji Masala:
- Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
- Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
- Laung (Cloves) 8-10
- Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
- Sabut lal mirch (Button red chilies) 5-6
- Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 1 tsp
- Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 2 tbs
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) 2 tbs
- Saunf (Fennels seeds) ½ tbs
- Jaifil (Nutmeg) ½ piece
- Javatri (Mace) 1 piece
- Kala namak (Black salt) 2 tsp
- Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) 1 tsp
- Aamchor powder (Dried mango powder) 1 & ½ tbs
- Lehsan (Garlic) 6-7 cloves
- Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece
- Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilies) soaked 2
- Pani (Water) 2 tbs or as required
- Phool gobhi (Cauliflower) chopped ½ Cup
- Matar (Peas) ½ Cup
- Shimla mirch (Capsicum) chopped ½ Cup
- Gajar (Carrots) chopped ½ Cup
- Tamatar (Tomatoes) chopped 3 medium
- Pani (Water) 1 & ½ Cups or as required
- Aloo (Potatoes) boiled & cubes 250 gms
- Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
- Prepared pao bhaji spice mix to taste
- Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
- Cooking oil 1 tbs
- Makhan (Butter) 3-4 tbs
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
- Pyaz (Onion) chopped 1 medium
- Prepared pao bhaji spice mix or to taste
- Kasuri meethi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp
- Lemon juice 1 tbs
- Makhan (Butter) 1 tbs
Directions:
In frying pan,add star anise,black cardamom,cloves,cinnamon stick,button red chilies,black peppercorns,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,fennel seeds,nutmeg,mace and roast until fragrant & let it cool.
In spice mixer,add roasted spices and grind well.
Add black salt,turmeric powder,dried mango powder,grind until coarse powder.Pao bhaji Spice mix is ready!
In spice mixer,add garlic,ginger,Kashmiri red chilies,water,grind to make a paste & set aside.
In pot,add cauliflower,peas,capsicum,carrot,tomatoes and water,mix well and bring it to boil,cover and cook on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes.
Add potatoes,salt,prepared pao bhaji spice mix,grinded chili paste and mash well with the help of the masher.
Add butter,mash again and cook for 5 minutes and take out in a bowl & set aside.
In the same pot,add cooking oil,butter and let it melt.
Add cumin seeds,onion,mix well and sauté until translucent.
Add remaining grinded chili paste and mix well.
Add prepared pao bhaji spice mix and mix well.
Add cooked & mashed vegetables and mix well.
Add dried fenugreek leaves,lemon juice and mix well.
Add butter,cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with onion,green chili,butter,lemon slices & serve!
Ajza:
Pao bhaji Masala:
- Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
- Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
- Laung (Cloves) 8-10
- Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
- Sabut lal mirch (Button red chilies) 5-6
- Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 1 tsp
- Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 2 tbs
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) 2 tbs
- Saunf (Fennels seeds) ½ tbs
- Jaifil (Nutmeg) ½ piece
- Javatri (Mace) 1 piece
- Kala namak (Black salt) 2 tsp
- Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) 1 tsp
- Aamchor powder (Dried mango powder) 1 & ½ tbs
- Lehsan (Garlic) 6-7 cloves
- Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece
- Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilies) soaked 2
- Pani (Water) 2 tbs or as required
- Phool gobhi (Cauliflower) chopped ½ Cup
- Matar (Peas) ½ Cup
- Shimla mirch (Capsicum) chopped ½ Cup
- Gajar (Carrots) chopped ½ Cup
- Tamatar (Tomatoes) chopped 3 medium
- Pani (Water) 1 & ½ Cups or as required
- Aloo (Potatoes) boiled & cubes 250 gms
- Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
- Prepared pao bhaji spice mix to taste
- Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
- Cooking oil 1 tbs
- Makhan (Butter) 4 tbs
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
- Pyaz (Onion) chopped 1 medium
- Prepared pao bhaji spice mix to taste
- Kasuri meethi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp
- Lemon juice 1 tbs
- Makhan (Butter) 1 tbs
Directions:
Frying pan mein badiyan ka phool,badi elaichi,laung,darchini,sabut lal mirch,sabut kali mirch,sabut dhania,zeera,saunf,jaifil aur javatri dal dein aur khushbu anay tak roast ker lein & thanda ker lein.
Spice mixer mein roasted spices dal dein aur ache tarhan grind ker lein.
Kala namak,haldee powder aur aamchor powder dal dein aur grind ker ka course powder tayyar ker lein.Pao bhaji spice mix tayyar hai!
Spice mixer mein lehsan,adark,Kashmiri lal mirch aur pani dal dein aur grind ker ka paste bana lein & side per rakh dein.
Pot mein phool ghobi,matar,shimla mirch,gajar,tamatar aur pai dal ker ache tarha mix karein aur ubal anay dein,dhak dein aur halki darmiyani ancch per 15-20 minutes kliya paka lein.
Aloo,namak,tayyar pao bhaji spice mix aur grinded chili paste dal dein aur ache tarhan masher ki madad sa mash ker lein.
Makhan dal ker dubara mash ker lein aur 5 minutes kliya paka lein aur bowl mein nikal ke side per rakh dein.
Us he pot mein cooking oil aur makhan dal ker melt ker lein.
Zeera aur pyaz dal ker ache tarhan mix karein aur translucent hunay tak sauté ker lein.
Baqi bacha huwa grinded chili paste dal ker ache tarhan mix karein.
Tayyar pao bhaji spice mix dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.
Cooked & mashed vegetables ko shamil karein aur ache tarhan mix ker lein.
Kasuri meethi aur lemon juice dal ker ache tarhan mix karein.
Makhan dal ker dhak dein aur 2-3 minutes kliya halki ancch per paka lein.
Pyaz,hari mirch,makhan aur lemon slices sa garnish ker ka serve karein.
