Pav Bhaaji

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 It's a weeknight. The instant pot is looking at you with sad eyes because you have not used it in a while. 

"Why have you not not opened me in a while?" it asks...

I looked at the instant pot & said, "Because I don't want to eat Pulao or Biryani anymore" and I don't know what else to make in you which will have veggies & will be liked by the kids".

The instant pot smiled back at me. It said "Do you have any bread at home? any kind?"

I said " Yes we have some eggless dinner rolls. Why do you ask?"

"Viola....... Let's make Bhaaji in the instant pot & surprise the family with it".. said the Instant Pot

Making Bhaaji in the instant pot was so easy & so less time consuming that I could not believe I pulled off a proper pav-bhaaji dinner on a weeknight. YAY !!


What I used

  • My IP 6Qt Duo (of course)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 cup each of cubed carrots + green peas + red potatoes (skinless) + cubed cauliflower + green beans
  • 2 ripe medium tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Pav-Bhaji masala (Any kind)
  • Salt + Turmeric (per taste)
  • Oil to cook the Bhaji
  • Lemon + Chopped onions + small Butter cubes + chopped coriander for garnish
  • A potato masher
  • Eggless dinner rolls (Halved & slightly toasted with butter)

Process
  • Set the IP on Saute mode
  • When the IP shows "Hot" add  the oil & splutter the cumin seeds
  • Add all the veggies + salt + turmeric + pan bhaji masala & give everything a good mix

  • Let them cook slightly on Saute before pressure cooking
  • After 5 mins of sautéing, add 1/2 cup water & mix everything again. Let them cook for 2 more minutes. 
  • Now cancel the Saute mode.
  • Close the lid & set the vent to "Sealing"
  • Pressure cook for 4 minutes on high pressure
  • Once 4 minutes are over, NPR for 6 minutes & then let the rest of the steam out by manually changing the vent to "venting"
  • Turn on the Saute mode again. While the curry is still hot, mash everything up using a potato masher
  • Garnish the curry with coriander (save some for later)
  • Give everything a good mix & that's it !!
Enjoy hot Bhaaji with butter toasted dinner rolls or bun or Paav. 


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