Protein-Rich Vegan Pav Bhaji - One Pot Meal
Main Bhaji Ingredients
For Garnish & Serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Sauté Onions
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add chopped red onions and until translucent, about .
Add Aromatics and Tomatoes
Add ginger-garlic paste to the pot and for until fragrant. Then, add pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens and oil starts to separate, about .
Incorporate Spices
Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook for .
Add Vegetables and Lentils
Add cauliflower florets, green peas, chopped green beans, sliced carrots, chopped potatoes, and rinsed lentils to the pot. Add salt to taste.
Mix and Pressure Cook
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Add edamame and pour in 2-3 cups of water, ensuring the vegetables are mostly submerged. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the vegetables are tender.
Prepare Buns (Optional)
While the bhaji is cooking, prepare the pav buns. The video shows shaping dough into small balls and air frying them until golden brown and soft.
Mash the Bhaji
Once the pressure is released from the cooker, open the lid. Use an immersion blender or a potato masher to mash the cooked vegetables and lentils to your desired consistency.
Garnish and Serve
Stir in fresh chopped coriander. Serve the hot Protein Pav Bhaji with a dollop of vegan butter, and garnish with finely chopped red onions, dried cranberries/raisins, and chopped nuts. Enjoy with the prepared pav buns.
Before You Cook
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No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
Variations
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- Add other protein sources likeCustomise
Add other protein sources like soy granules or different types of lentils.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability
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