Chat- Pata Pav

1. When you don’t have time for Pav Bhaji you can make do with this equally tempting creation! A fabulous, tongue-tickling, desi style mixture of sautéed and spiced veggies is tossed with butter and packed inside succulently fresh pav buns. Served with a garnish of lemon juice and coriander. If you like the recipe below are links to similar recipes : 
   • Pav Sandwich
   • Pav Bhaji Sandwich
   • Masala Omelette Pav
    

1. For the masala of Chat- Pata Pav, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. Be generous while adding butter to make a really buttery Chat- Pata Pav.
   
2. Add the onions.
   
3. Add the capsicum. Add red and yellow bell peppers for a colorful pav.
   
4. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
   
5. Add the garlic.
   
6. Add the tomatoes.
   
7. Add the turmeric powder.
   
8. Add the chilli powder. If you like spicier food than increase the quantity.
   
9. Add salt and 2 tbsp of water. The masala should be moist yet dry. This water will basically help in cooking the vegetables slightly.
   
10. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    
11. Add the black salt and garam masala . If you do not have garam masala then substitute with pav bhaji masala.
    
12. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Also, you can toss in some freshly chopped coriander. Divide the masala into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
    

1. For making the Chat-Pata Pav, heat 1 tsp of butter on a non-stick tava (griddle).
   
2. Add a portion of the prepared masala on it.
   
3. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
   
4. Slit one pav horizontally.
   
5. Open the pav and place it on the masala on the tava.
   
6. Spread the masala evenly over the pav.
   
7. Cook it on a medium flame for 1 minute or till the masala coats the pav evenly.
   
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to make 5 more Chat-Pata Pavs.
   
9. Garnish the Chatpata Pav with coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges.