I’ve never eaten a Sloppy Joe before – I don’t even know what it’s made of! So I invited Halle Burns to my kitchen to help me whip up some Sloppy Joes, but with a vegan & Indian twist! Pav Bhaji is a classic Indian street food dish from Mumbai (where I’m from) and I feel like it’s similar to an American Sloppy Joe, but with a LOT more flavor! Don’t be fooled – this dish is almost as easy as opening a can of Sloppy Joe mix (that’s how Sloppy Joes are made, right?!)! Plus – Halle is going to share a delicious edition from her upcoming debut cookbook ‘Call Me Vegan’ that takes these Sloppy Joes to the NEXT level! Keep watching for a delicious take on an American classic – full YouTube video of Episode 2 of Make It Vegan out now! 

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Indian Sloppy Joes aka Pav Bhaji Recipe: 

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 

Cook Time: 30

Ingredients: 

•  2 Roma tomatoes diced 
•  2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 inch knob Ginger minced
• 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
• 2 serrano chilies minced
• 1 small red Onion 
• 1 scallion – minced
• 2 tbsp store bought Pav Bhaji Masala Blend (or homemade) Sub with Garam Masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables – parboiled
• 2 russet potatoes – peeled and boiled
• 4 tbsp Vegan butter 
• 1 tbsp Neutral cooking oil (coconut or grapeseed) 
• 1/2 cup Water 
• 1 tbsp Sugar 
• 1/2 cup Fresh coriander 
• 1 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice 
• Salt and black pepper 
• Toasted Pav (Bread) or any preferred bun to serve it with (burger buns or ciabatta)
• pomegranate and sev to serve (optional)
• Crispy Lentils Recipe can be found in Halle’s debut book Call Me Vegan 

Method: 

1.  Saute ginger, garlic, chili, scallion whites and red onion with 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick pan for about 4 minutes. 
2. Add in the Tomato Paste and cook into the aromatics for 2 minutes.
3.  Add in pav bhaji masala blend, turmeric, chili powder, salt and pepper and mix. 
4. Next add in diced tomatoes, veggies and potatoes. Mix, add water and cover to simmer for 5-10 minutes until everything is softened. 
5. Uncover, mash until all broken down and add in lime juice and fresh coriander. Taste to adjust for salt. 
6. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes. 
7. Remove from heat and add in vegan butter to top.
8. Serve with toasted bread, fresh lime, pomegranate, coriander and sev (optional)