Ingredients

• 3 stem removed eggplant/ brinjal
• 8 baby onions
• 1/2 tablespoon toor daal
• 1/4 teaspoon SHIV OM Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon SHIV OM Sambhar Masala
• 1/2 cup pureed tamarind
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon refined oil
• 1 pinch fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon chana dal
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 red chilli
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon grated coconut

For Tempering or Tadka

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 handful curry leaves

How to make Sambhar

• Heat the butter and oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
• When the seeds crackle, add the chilli-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Add the capsicum and sauté for one more minute.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, mash well using a potato masher.
• Add the salt, SHIV OM Pav Bhaji Masala, SHIV OM Chilli Powder and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add the green peas, potatoes, mix well and cook along with 1/3 cup of water for 1 to 2 minutes, while mashing it with the help of a masher.
• Add the coriander, mix well and cook for 1 minute
• Place hot bhaji, 2 pavs, ¼ cup of onions, a lemon wedge and a papad on a plate.
• Top the bhaji with 1 tsp of butter and serve immediately garnished with 1 tsp of coriander.