Pav Bhaji - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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