Title: Homemade Pav Bhaji Recipe
Introduction:
Pav Bhaji is a beloved street food from India, hailing from the bustling streets of Mumbai. It's a delightful blend of spicy mashed vegetables served with buttery, toasted pav (bread rolls). This homemade Pav Bhaji recipe brings the authentic flavours of Mumbai street food right to your kitchen.

Ingredients:

For the Bhaji (Vegetable Mash):
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup green peas, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons Pav Bhaji masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving

For the Pav:
- 8 pav (small bread rolls)
- 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

For the Bhaji (Vegetable Mash):

1. Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw aroma disappears.

4. Add the finely chopped bell peppers and cook until they become soft.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and the oil starts separating from the mixture.

6. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and Pav Bhaji masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.

7. Add the mashed potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.

8. Use a potato masher or the back of a ladle to mash the vegetables while they cook. Continue to cook and mash until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.

9. Add butter to the bhaji and let it melt. Stir to combine.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and keep the bhaji warm.

For the Pav:

1. Slit the pav rolls horizontally, leaving one side intact.

2. Heat a griddle or tava and add butter.

3. Place the pav on the griddle and toast them until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Serving:

Serve the hot and buttery pav with the delicious bhaji. Garnish the bhaji with a dollop of butter, fresh coriander leaves, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy your homemade Pav Bhaji with a side of sliced onions and green chillies for that authentic Mumbai street food experience.

This Pav Bhaji recipe will surely satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and comforting Indian street food favourite.