Pav Bhaji - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 head cauliflower, separate into large chunks
4 -5 carrots, cut in large chunks
4 -5 potatoes, cut in large chunks
1 lb frozen peas
2 medium onions
vegetable oil (for frying)
3 -4 tomatoes
6 garlic cloves
1 green chili pepper
6 cups water
1 3/4 ounces pav bhaji masala, seasoning
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup butter
Preparation
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Boil the cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and peas covered for 30 minutes. Drain well. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
In a food processor, mince the onion. In a large pot saute' the onion in a little vegetable oil until it's translucent.
In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, garlic and green chili. Saute' the tomato mixture with the onion until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the mashed vegetables to the onion/tomato mixture.
Add 2 C water.
Add the Pav Bhaji Masala, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
Gradually add the remaining 4 C water. You may want more or less to achieve the consistency you desire.
Add the stick of butter.
Cover and cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes.
Adjust spices to taste.
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