Pavbhaji

Ingredients

3 tomatoes finely chopped
1 raw banana peeled and chopped
1/2 cup peas shelled
1 cup bottle gourd, peeled,chopped
2 carrots, peeled, chopped
8-10 french beans, finely chopped
1" piece ginger grated (optional)
1-1/2 tsp. pavbhaji masala
1/4 tsp. garam masala
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. dhania powder
1/2 tsp. chilli powder
salt to taste
lemon juice to taste
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. oil
8-10 pavs (soft rectangular plain buns)

Method :

1. Pressure cook all vegetables together, except tomatoes,with a little water.
2. Vegetables must be overcooked and mushy.
3. Drain water, keep aside.
4. Mashed drain vegetables to a mush.
5. Heat oil in a deep heavy pan till smoky.
6. Add tomatoes, stir and cook till very soft.
7. Add all masalas, salt, butter, and stir.
8. Add mashed vegetables and 1 cup of saved water.
9. Stir, bring to a boil.
10. Simmer on low, till the bhaji is thick and oil separates.
11. Add lemon juice, stir.
12. Garnish with chopped coriander, blobs of butter.
13. Serve hot with , hot buttered pavs.

Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4-5 servings
Shelflife: 1 day refrigerated