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Jain 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
1/2 tsp. chilli powder
salt to taste
lemon juice to taste
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. oil
8-10 pavs (soft rectangular plain buns)

Method:

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