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A steel plate with pav bhaji served with chopped onions and cilantro with butter on the bhaji.
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Instant Pot Pav Bhaji

A popular street food from India, Pav Bhaji is a mix of vegetables and a special blend of spices; served with toasted dinner rolls.
This Instant Pot version is easy and quick without compromising the taste! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium Onion (chopped fine)
  • 2 medium Green pepper (chopped fine)
  • 3 medium Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • ½ cup Green Peas
  • 3-4 florets Cauliflower
  • 3 medium Tomatoes (Puréed)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger chili paste (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Chutney (grated)
  • 2 inch Beetroot (grated)

Other Ingredients

Instructions

  • In the base of the Instant Pot add 1 tablespoon butter. Set the mode to 'Sauté' and normal.
  • Once the butter starts to melt, add diced onions and peppers. Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Once the onions and peppers are soft, move them to the side and add 1 more tablespoon of butter.
  • Add ginger chili paste, garlic chutney, 1 teaspoon red chili powder and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook till the garlic loses its raw flavor.
  • Next add in tomatoes and mix well. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot by adding 1 cup water.
  • Now add the chopped vegetables, grated beetroot and salt. Mix and press 'Cancel' on the Instant Pot.
  • Set mode to 'Pressure Cook', pressure level to 'High' and time to 6 minutes. Close the lid and move valve to sealing. Once the Instant Pot beeps, let the pressure release for 10 minutes. After that release the remaining pressure by moving valve to venting. When the pin drops, open the Instant Pot.
  • Mash everything using a potato masher or immersion blender.
  • Set the mode back to 'Saute' and add the remaining butter and remaining red chili powder.
  • Cover using a glass lid to avoid the bhaji from spluttering. Let the bhaji boil for 2-3 minutes and press 'Cancel'. The bhaji will cook further from the heat of the pot.
  • Open the lid, mix well and serve topped with chopped onion, cilantro and lime juice. Add some more butter if desired. Serve with this Pav bread.

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Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg