Paneer Pav Bhaji Recipe - Wholesome Weeknight Dinner

Step 1: To begin making the Paneer Pav Bhaji Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep it ready

Step 2: Place the pressure cooker on medium heat

Step 3: Add the butter and allow it to melt

Step 4: Once it melts, add the onion, capsicum and garlic and saute until the onions and capsicum soften

Step 5: Once it softens, add the tomato puree, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, pav bhaji masala and chaat masala powder

Step 6: Saute for a few seconds

Step 7: Add 1/2 a cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles

Step 8: The vegetables have to become very soft and mushy

Step 9: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 10: Once cooked, open the cooker and mash the vegetables well, then add the paneer and mix well to combine

Step 11: Once done add the coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix well

Step 12: Check the seasoning and transfer the bhaji into a serving bowl , Sprinkle some onions on the top and keep aside

Step 13: The final step is to toast the pav buns

Step 14: Heat a skillet on medium high heat

Step 15: Spread butter over the sliced pav buns and toast them on the tawa until golden brown and crisp

Step 16: Serve with the bhaji and enjoy

Step 17: Serve the Pav Bhaji Recipe along with a Dahi Vada or a Papdi Chaat for a weeknight dinner or a chaat party at home

Step 18: Your friends and family are sure to love this dish