Pav Bhaji Comfort Sandwiches

Pav bhaji is a popular street food in India that features a spicy vegetable mash, known as bhaji, served between two buttery and toasted buns, known as pav. The bhaji is made with a blend of mashed vegetables such as potatoes, peas, and tomatoes, along with a variety of aromatic spices. Droosh’s spin on the Pav bhaji sandwich is a tasty and satisfying snack that can be enjoyed anytime of the day and as you can tell we love them poolside!

SERVINGS: 6 | PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 20 MIN

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 Large white onion diced
• 2 Serrano chilis diced
• 1 Roma tomato chopped
• One 14 oz can diced tomato
• 4 cloves chopped garlic diced
• 4 oz frozen peas
• 1 Bell pepper diced
• 3 Potatoes peeled and boiled
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1tbsp ghee or avocado oil
• 1 Lime
• 1 Package buns like Hawaiian buns
• Butter for the buns
• 1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
• 1tbsp Chaat Party Spice
• 1 tbsp Icon Spice

DIRECTIONS:

• Boil potatoes, bell pepper and peas with a pinch of salt until it is cooked and set aside (about 20 minutes)
• In a pan heat oil or ghee, onion, 2 cloves garlic, serrano pepper and salt until onions are cooked, then add the boiled bell pepper, peas, 2 more cloves of garlic, fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes (with all the water)
• While the above is cooking, chop potatoes and then add to the pan with The Icon and Chaat Party mix, cover and cook for about 10 minutes
• With a masher or a fork, start mashing the potatoes until they are softer, almost like a mashed potato but still has chunks in it
• Add about 1.5 cups water to the pan and bring to a boil so the mixture doesn't dry out
• Taste test
• Add more salt, pepper, Icon or Chaat Party spice to your liking and mix
• Cook 5 longer on low heat
• Add lime or lemon juice and cilantro, stir and enjoy on it's own or on toasted and buttered buns 

TIP

• You can peel your potatoes after boiling or before! If doing after, it's much easier but just make sure they have cooled down so you don't burn yourself. 
• You can add additional veggies like spinach and carrots for extra veg in the mixture!