Protein-Rich Vegan Pav Bhaji - One Pot Meal

Step 1: Sauté Onions

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add chopped red onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2: Add Aromatics and Tomatoes

Add ginger-garlic paste to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens and oil starts to separate, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3: Incorporate Spices

Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4: 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.

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: 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.

Step 7: 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.

Step 8: 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.

• Adjust spice levels according to your preference.

• For a smoother bhaji, blend for a longer duration.

• Serve immediately with fresh garnishes for best taste.

• Add other protein sources like soy granules or different types of lentils.

• Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.