EGG PAV BHAJI

Ingredients

4 eggs (beaten)

3 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

2-3 green chillies or to taste (finely chopped)

2 small potatoes (roughly grated)

1 cup corn (boiled)

½ cup peas

½ bell pepper of any color (finely chopped)

½ cup coriander (finely chopped)

1 tablespoon pav bhaji masala

¼ teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder

½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder

Salt to taste

2 tablespoon oil

2 tablespoon butter or to taste

Lime wedges, buttered pav/bread and chopped onion to serve

Instructions

In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and add chopped onions. Saute the onions until they are light golden brown in color. Then add grated raw potatoes, corn, peas and chopped bell peppers. (you can also add other vegetables of choice). Saute for 2-3 minutes, now add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric and salt to taste. Cook the potatoes for 5-7 minutes or until they are soft and mushy. Now with the help of a masher mash everything really well. Also, add ⅓ cup water if the bhaji is too dry. Now cover and cook on low flame for 5 - 10 minutes or till well cooked and everything combined. Remove the lid and mash the bhaji one more time so that it is smooth (you can add more water if bhaji is too dry), now make a well in the center and add 2 tbsp of butter, once it melts add 2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder and 1 tbsp pav bhaji masala. Stir with the melted butter and then mix the bhaji along with it. This gives the bhaji a nice color and flavor. Now add egg and ½ cup chopped coriander. Mix well and also check for salt, add some if needed. Till the eggs are done. Lastly, check the eggs, garnish with some more coriander leaves and squeeze of lime juice. Serve with some buttered pav, lime wedges and onions. Enjoy hot!