Instant Pot Pav Bhaji

This pav bhaji recipe is so easy and delicious and always hits the spot for those Indian street food cravings!

Servings: 5-6

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds

• 2 medium onions, finely diced

• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and finely diced

• 1 lb bag frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans mixture), defrosted

• 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1½ cup + ¼ cup tomato sauce

• 1½ cup water

• 1½ tbsp pav bhaji masala

Directions:

1. Turn Instant Pot onto saute mode and add oil and let heat up

2. Once oil is hot add all ingredients except tomato sauce, water and pav bhaji masala

3. Cook the vegetables and spices for 3-5 minutes

4. Add 1½ cup tomato sauce and 1½ cup water

5. Mix well and add lid to the Instant Pot

6. Cancel saute mode and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes

7. Once cooking is done and naturally vented, open lid and blend with an immersion blender until you reach desired chunkiness

8. Add remaining ¼ cup tomato sauce and pav bhaji masala and mix well

9. Serve hot, topped with finely chopped onions, cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice with toasted buttery buns or pav bread

10. Enjoy!

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