🍅 Fresh Produce & Spices

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  Boiled Potatoes: 3 large (peeled & roughly mashed)
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  Boiled Veggies: 1 cup cauliflower & 1/2 cup green peas
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  Fresh Puree: 4 ripe tomatoes (finely pureed)
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  Green Capsicum: 1 medium (finely chopped)
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  Kanhaji Pavbhaji Masala: 2.5 tbsp
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  Kanhaji Kashmiri Khandela: 1 tbsp (for natural red color)
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  Pure Butter: 4 tbsp (Amul or homemade white butter)
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  Fresh Ladi Pav: 8 buns

🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Method

1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a wide pan or flat tawa, melt 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Add the finely chopped capsicum and sauté for 2 minutes until tender yet vibrant.
2. Cook the Tomato Base: Add the fresh tomato puree along with a pinch of salt. Cook down until the tomatoes reduce and butter begins to glisten along the perimeter.
3. Bloom the Spices: Stir in 2.5 tablespoons of Kanhaji Pavbhaji Masala and 1 tablespoon of Kanhaji Kashmiri Khandela. The natural crushed Kashmiri chillies give the bhaji that deep, radiant red tone without needing a single drop of synthetic red food dye.
4. Add & Mash the Veggies: Add the boiled mashed potatoes, cauliflower florets, and green peas. Pour in 1/2 cup of hot water. Using a traditional wooden or stainless steel potato masher, continuously mash and press the vegetables directly on the hot tawa until the texture turns silky, unified, and luscious.
5. Simmer to Perfection: Lower the flame and let the bhaji simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust the consistency with warm water as needed. Finish with an extra knob of butter, crushed Kasuri methi, a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves.
6. Toast the Butter Pav: Slice the fresh ladi pav buns horizontally. Melt butter on the hot tawa, sprinkle a pinch of Kanhaji Pavbhaji Masala and fresh coriander, and press the pav cut-side down until crispy, golden, and glossy.

💡 The Street Vendor’s Color Secret

Commercial street stalls often rely on artificial food dyes (Red #40) for that fiery look. By combining Kanhaji Pavbhaji Masala with pure Kashmiri Khandela, you achieve the identical vibrant restaurant appearance naturally, backed by sweet dried chili aromatics and zero harsh aftertaste.

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