To pan fry the PAVS:

• Now for the pavs, take a pan ,put it on stove top under medium flame.

  Then add 1 teaspoon of butter.

  When butter melts rub the pavs/buns over the butter and pan fry them until they turn golden brown on both sides.

  Repeat the same for the other side of the pavs/buns also. Done!!

Stove Top Method Pav Bhaji:

• Put a wide pan on stove top under medium flame.

  Add the oil, when its hot, add ¾ of the chopped onions.

  Let the onions get transparent.
• Add the tomato puree. Mix everything, let the puree cook for 2 mins.

  Then to the pan add all these>> kasuri methi , salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and pav bhaji masala powder.

  Mix everything and let it cook until oil separates.
• This makes all the veggies to attain the flavours of spice powders perfectly.

  After 2-3 mins open the lid, mix up everything.

  Switch off the flame, transfer it into serving dish. Done!

Instant Pot Method Pav Bhaji:

Use all the vegetables raw, you need not boil/cook them before hand. This is a one-pot method of making Pav Bhaji.

• Switch the Instant Pot ON. Select MODE to SAUTE, time to 10 mins.

  Add oil, heat it. Then, add chopped onions, fry them until transparent.
• Now add all these>> tomato cubes, ginger garlic (chopped/paste), slit green chillies. Give a mix.

  Let it fry until the oil separates.
• Next, add all the potato cubes, other vegetables you wish to add.

  Pour water till they soak.

  Close the IP lid, set MODE to PRESSURE COOK, time to 5 MIN, valve to SEALING.
• Later when the timer is OFF the IP beeps.

  Let the pressure release naturally (NPR), open the lid.

  Using a masher / hand blender mash half of the content.
• Switch the gadget ON, set to SAUTE MODE for 2 MINS. Let it thicken to your desired consistency.

  Add a tablespoon of butter and chopped coriander leaves. Done.