A Meme, An Award and Pav bhaji

A Meme
Jamie of Flavor Pantry has tagged me for the Top 10 pictures meme. Thanks Jamie and here are my Top ten pictures.
Rasmalai Veg Manchurian and Fried Rice

PaniyaramGobi 65Ragda pattiesVegetable cutlets

Appam ThattaiPin Wheel Sandwiches
Banana Blossom Curry

An Award

I got the Yummy blog award from Shri of Eminent life. Thanks shri for the Award.

"Yummy Blog award was first conceptualized by Roopa of Kitchen Treats. Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with the most yummy recipes/photos."

Rules for the ‘Yummy Blog’ award Receiver:

The person who receives the award should display the “Yummy Blog !” logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is “Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos”. The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have prepared/eaten.

My Favourite desserts are

1)Rasmalai

2)Badam halwa

3)cashew katli

4)mysorepa

5)Gulabjamoon

I would like to pass on this award to Sia of Monsoon spice as she has got lovely recipes and photos in her blog.

Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

potatoes-3

carrot- chopped 1 cup

peas- 1 cup

cauliflower- a few florets

capsicum- 1 chopped finely

onions-2 medium chopped finely

tomatoes-3 big chopped finely or ground to paste

ginger- 1 " piece

garlic- 3 cloves

green chilli-1

chilli powder- 1/2 tsp or acc to taste

pav bhaji masala- 2 tsp(I use everest brand)

adjust chilli powder and pav bhaji masala according to taste.

butter- 1 tbsp or acc to taste

coriander leaves- a few chopped finely

lemon- 1/2

oil- 2 tbsp or slightly less

salt to taste

Pav buns or dinner rolls

Method

For Bhaji

Pressure cook potatoes, carrot , peas and cauliflower . Drain water and mash slightly.

grind ginger , garlic and green chilli into a fine paste.

Heat oil in a pan and then add chopped onions. Fry till they become transparent and add ginger, garlic and green chilli paste. Fry for a couple of minutes and add the chopped or ground tomatoes. Fry till it becomes mushy and add the chopped capsicum pieces. Saute for sometime and then add the coarsely mashed vegetables.

Mix well and add the chilli powder and pavbhaji masala. sprinkle 1 tsp lemon juice(optional) and cook till oil comes on top.

Then finally add the butter and chopped coriander leaves.

For Pav

Slit open the buns and toast them with butter on both sides.

Serve with bhaji, lemon and onion wedges.