Instant Pot Pav Bhaji Recipe

Press “Saute” mode on Instant Pot.

Heat avocado oil and whole spices.

Add onions and tomatoes and saute until onions are translucent. Then, add garlic, ginger, crushed tomatoes, salt, paprika, red chili powder, turmeric, pav bhaji spice pack, and garam masala.

Add 1 cup of water. Mix well. Let gravy cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent gravy from burning.

Add all the vegetables and mix well with the gravy. Add the remaining water and mix well.

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and press ‘Cancel’ and then press “Steam” and adjust the time to 12 minutes. Set the valve to ‘Sealing’ mode.

Once the Instant Pot completes the cycle, it will beep. Carefully open the lid once it is safe to do so.

Using a potato masher or handheld immersion blender, mash all the cooked veggies and mix well to incorporate with the gravy.

Serve with buttered and toasted bread. For a low carb option, you can serve on romaine or butter lettuce.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, lemon, and finely chopped onions. Enjoy!