The popular pav bhaji dish from Mumbai is transformed into a portable snack with this recipe. Store-bought samosa sheets are filled with a spicy vegetable mash, which is then fried until golden. An irresistible fusion that’s ideal for gatherings, each bite brings the nostalgic taste of pav bhaji together with the crunch of a samosa.
as neededCornflour slurry (2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 4 tbsp water)
for deep fryingOil
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Directions
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Prepare Pav Bhaji Filling
Take a pan and sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste in butter. Add tomatoes and cook until mushy. Now, add pav bhaji masala, chilli powder, turmeric, and salt to taste. Add the boiled potatoes and vegetables, and mash everything well. Finally, add some lemon juice and chopped coriander. Let the filling cool down completely.
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Shape Samosa Pockets
Take market-bought samosa sheets and place the pav bhaji filling inside. Fold the sheets into triangular pockets and use cornflour slurry to seal the edges. The result should be perfect-looking samosas.
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Fry Pockets
Now, heat some oil and deep-fry the samosa pockets until they are crispy and golden. Use a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
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Serve
It is best enjoyed when still hot, accompanied by tamarind chutneys, onion slices and lemon wedges.