Tasty Pav Bhaji Burgers

by Tarla Dalal

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Spicy bhaji made of potatoes, tomatoes, peas and onions is filled in between burger buns, and topped with onion rings and baked until they are warm. Tastes delicious with a cup of hot tea!

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Preparation Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 10 mins.
Baking Time: 7 to 8 mins.
Baking Temperature: 150°C (300°F).
Makes 6 burgers.
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Ingredients

For the burgers
6 small round burgers
butter for brushing

For the stuffing
2 boiled and grated potatoes
1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chilli powder or red chilli paste
1/2 tsp pav bhaji masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
a few drops of lemon juice
2 tbsp butter
salt to taste

For serving
onion rings

Method

For the burgers

Divide the buns into two parts horizontally.
Brush them with the butter and bake in a pre-heated oven at 150°C (300°F) for a few minutes.

For the stuffing

Heat the butter in a pan and fry the onions and garlic for ½ minute.
Add the capsicum, tomatoes, chillies powder and pav bhaji masala and fry for at least 1 minute.
Add the potatoes and the vegetables, coriander, lemon juice and salt and cook for 2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, sprinkle a little water.

How to proceed

Spread some pav bhaji mixture on the bottom portion of a burger, place some onion rings on top and cover it with the remaining top of the bun. Repeat with the remaining mixture and burgers to make 5 more pav bhaji burgers.
Brush with the butter and bake in a pre-heated oven at 150°C (300°F) for a few minutes. Serve hot.

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