Quick Pav Bhaji

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface looks shiny and slides when you tilt the pan, about 45 seconds.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and stir with a wooden spoon once every 10 seconds until the onion turns translucent and smells fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the diced potato and stir once every 15 seconds for 8 minutes until the potatoes soften and the edges turn slightly translucent.

Step 4

Sprinkle the pav bhaji masala over the potatoes and stir for 30 seconds until the spice powder coats all the vegetables evenly and smells fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and frozen peas, then stir until everything is combined, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring once every minute, until the potatoes are very soft and the mixture looks thick and chunky, about 6 minutes.

Step 7

Split each pav bread or roll in half lengthwise so you have 8 halves with a flat cut side facing up.

Step 8

Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a separate skillet over medium heat until shiny, about 30 seconds, then place the pav halves cut-side down in the butter.

Step 9

Toast the bread cut-side down until the exposed surface turns golden brown and feels crispy, about 2 minutes, then use tongs to transfer to a serving plate.

Step 10

Spoon the bhaji mixture onto a serving bowl or plate and place the toasted pav bread pieces on the side.