crouton recipe

i looked it up in joy of cooking. it is:
cut bread into small pieces. sprinkle olive oil or butter (salt if needed).
spread on a baking sheet and bake for 374 deg F. for 12-15 mins until the croutons turn golden brown.

pav bhaji, bread peas masala recipes

bread peas masala recipe is at: http://www.hemant-trivedis-cookery-corner.com/curry/spicy-peas-masala-curry.html

from bawarchi:

http://www.bawarchi.com/cookbook/mealsnack2.html

http://www.bawarchi.com/contribution/contrib3843.html

from wikipedia:
pav bhaji recipe

i adapted recipe from wikipedia and it came out well.

3 red tomatoes; large and chopped roughly

2 med size red onions; large and chopped roughly

1/2 pound or 3 potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed

1 cup cauliflower florets, boiled and mashed

1 cup carrots, boiled and mashed

1/2 cup green peas

6 green chillies, deseeded and chopped

1/2 inch ginger chopped 2 garlic chopped

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoons coriander

1 teaspoon cumin (powder coriander and cumin)

1 teaspoon red chilli powder

2 teaspoons garam masala

2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala [optional]

2 tbsp oil

50g butter

a handful of chopped coriander leaves

salt to taste

Heat oil in a huge wok/saucepan. Puree tomatoes, onions, green chillies, ginger and garlic in a blender. Add the puree to the wok alongwith the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala. Sautee the mixture for 10 mins till it acquires a rich, roasted colour. Add all the vegetables, stir well and simmer on low heat for 50 mins. You may add water if you desire a thinner consistency.