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  1. Pav bhaji masala
    Ingredients:
    ● Coriander seeds 2.5 tbsp
    ● Cumin seeds 1.5 tbsp
    ● Cloves 10 nos.
    ● Star anise 2 nos.
    ● Black cardamom 3 nos.
    ● Cinnamon 2 sticks
    ● Bay leaf 2 nos.
    ● Fennel seeds 1.5 tbsp
    ● Kasuri methi 1 tbsp
    ● Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
    ● Dry ginger powder 1/4 tsp
    ● Hing 1/2 tsp
    ● Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tbsp
    ● Kaala namak 1/2 tsp
    ● Aamchur powder 1/2 tbsp
    ● Salt 1/2 tbsp
    Method: Roast the whole spices on low heat and then blend it into a fine powder.

    Pre prep
    Garlic green chilli paste:
    ● Garlic cloves 1/2th cup
    ● Green chilli spicy 4 to 5 nos.
    Boiled vegetable:
    ● Potatoes 7 nos.
    ● Beetroot 1 nos
    ● Phool gobhi 1 medium sized
    ● Hara matar 3/4th cup
    Method:
    ● For garlic green chilli paste, transfer the garlic cloves and green chillies in a mixer grinder, add water as required & grind in a fine & runny paste.

    Bhaji
    ● Butter 50 gm + oil 2 tbsp
    ● Jeera seeds 2 tsp
    ● Onions 2-3 medium size (chopped)
    ● Capsicum 2 medium size (chopped)
    ● Potatoes 7-8 medium size (boiled & mashed)
    ● Tomatoes 7-8 medium size (chopped)
    ● Boiled green peas
    ● Boiled cauliflower florets
    ● Beetroot 1 medium size (boiled & grated)
    ● Fresh coriander a handful (chopped)
    ● Salt to taste
    ● Prepared pav bhaji masala 2 tbsp
    ● Kashmiri red chilli 2 tbsp
    ● Dhaniya powder 1 tbsp
    ● Haldi powder ½ tsp
    ● Kasuri methi 1 tsp
    ● Garlic green chilli paste (half)
    ● Hot water as required

    For tadka:
    ● Butter 50 grams
    ● A pinch of jeera seeds
    ● Garlic green chilli paste (half)
    ● Pav bhaji masala 1 tsp
    ● Kashmiri red chilli 1 tbsp
    ● Salt to taste
    ● Freshly chopped coriander leaves
    ● Butter as per your preference
    ● Lemon juice 1 tsp

    Method:
    Set a big size tawa on medium high heat, add butter & oil, further add jeera & allow it to crackle, add onions, capsicum and cook on high flame for 2-3 minutes.
    ● Further add the boiled & chopped veggies, salt, prepared pav bhaji masala, powdered spices, mix it really well & try to break down the veggie chunks with the spatula.
    ● Further add prepared garlic chilli paste, mix well and initially add 1-2 cups of hot water, now use a pav bhaji masher and start to mash the bhaji really well, keep the flame low and mash until the bhaji is almost crushed. Add water tadjust the consitency.
    ● The base of the bhaji is ready, let the bhaji simmer on low flame by the time you can make the tadka that needs to go on the bhaji.
    ● For tadka, set a pan on medium heat, add butter, jeera, kashmiri red chilli, garlic paste, pav bhaji masala and add the tadka into the bhaji & mix well.
    ● Add freshly chopped coriander leaves, butter and lemon juice, mix well and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

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