Pav Bhaji Burger Video by Tarla Dalal

Pav Bhaji Burger Video by Tarla Dalal

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Desi masti meets western format in this delectable Pav Bhaji Burger. A lip-smacking bhaji of mixed vegetables flavoured with pav bhaji masala is sandwiched between burger buns, and grilled to perfection, to form an exciting snack that will appeal to people of all age groups.

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Recipe Description for Pav Bhaji Burger

Ingredients

For The Bhaji
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup boiled green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped and boiled cauliflower
1/4 cup chopped and boiled carrots
1/2 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp red chilli-garlic paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
salt to taste
2 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients For Pav Bhaji Burger
8 burger buns
8 tbsp grated processed cheese
16 onion rings
12 tsp butter for brushing
4 tsp butter for greasing

Method

For the bhaji

1. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
2. Add the chilli-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, pav bhaji masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the green peas, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and ¼ cup of water and mix well. Mash it well using a potato masher and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the coriander and mix well.
7. Divide it into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed to make pav bhaji burger

1. Cut each burger bun horizontally into two. Apply 1 tsp butter on the insides of each half of the burger bun.
2. Place the lower half of a bun on a clean, dry surface with the buttered side facing upwards and spread one portion of the bhaji. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cheese and place 2 onion rings over it.
3. Place the upper half of the bun over it with the buttered side facing downwards and press it lightly.
4. Brush ½ tsp butter again on the top of the bun and keep aside.
5. Grease the sandwich griller with ½ tsp butter and allow it to heat up.
6. Place the burger in the griller and grill for 3 to 4 minutes or till they turn crisp and brown in colour.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 7 more burgers.
8. Serve the {span class="bold1"}pav bhaji burger{/span} immediately.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Sandwiches