Pau Bhaji

One of my most favorite dishes and a great party dish.

3-4 potatos
3-4 onions
3 tomatoes
1 small can of tomato puree
1/2 bunch of cauliflower
2 green peppers
1 lb of frozen green peas
3-4 teaspoon garlic paste
4-5 tablespoons of butter/oil (If you go to the indian store and can get Amul butter get that it makes a difference in the taste).
2 packets of breads (preferred bread from Hotbreads - Pau) Optional any hamburger buns work as well.
4-5 tablespoon of Paubhaji Masala
1 teaspoon of garam masala
1-2 tablespoon of red chili powder as per taste.
2 tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt per taste

Steam/Boil the potatoes, cauliflower and green pepper, green peas and and mash all of it. (skin the potatoes) ( i generally put everything in a pressure cooker and let 2 whistles blow)
Chop onions, tomatoes (in food processor or by hand). Save the water thats remaining.

Now take a big pan put the butter or oil whatever you're using and add the onions and garlic saute for a few minutes then add the tomatoes and tomato puree
Now add all the mashed vegetables. You can add about 1 cup of water or more and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium-high and then for another 10-15 minutes on a low flame.

Garnish with coriander.
Serve with lemon, onions and tomatoes and garlic chutney (you can get it at an indian store)

Toast the bread with butter on a pan and serve hot.

IT IS SIMPLY DELECIOUS!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Focaccia Pesto Sandwiches

This recipe is from my sister in law! It is simply one of the best and favorite sandwiches for me and my friends and family. They enjoy it very much.
Very simple to make.

Makes 2-3 sandwiches depending on focaccia bread
Ingredients
4 tablespoons of Basil Pesto
3-4 Roasted Red peppers (small pieces)
6-7 Basil leaves chopped
2-3 teaspoon capers
Fresh mozzarella
fresh ground black pepper
Vinaigrette
1 Tomato

focaccia bread(if you have trader joes near you try the focacini bread they have)
optional
jalapeños or banana peppers to add a little spice to it
Romaine lettuce
onions
Sun dried tomatoes

So ingredients must have are pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil others are optional to your taste.

Take the bread spread the pesto on both sides and then add all ingredients. Eat it cold or grilled or toasted on a pan.
Serve with chips or soup (in the winter).

Roasted red pepper soup from Trader joes goes really well, but any other soup will also go.

Enjoy a delicious sandwich.
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