Pav Bhaji Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g short pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 1 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 100 g cauliflower florets
• 50 g green peas (frozen)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large pan melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat, add cumin seeds and let sizzle for 30 seconds, then add onion and sauté until translucent.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and tomatoes; stir in Pav Bhaji masala and salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft (about 10 minutes).

4. 4

   Mash the cooked vegetables with the remaining 1 tbsp butter and lemon juice to form a thick mash; adjust seasoning.

5. 5

   Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetable mash, toss gently to coat, and heat together for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot, garnished with optional cilantro.