INGREDIENTS (4-6 servings):

1/2 head of cauliflower (2-3 cups), washed and cut in small pieces
2 cups of organic peas, frozen or fresh
1/2 orange bell pepper, washed and cut
1/2 yellow bell pepper, washed and cut
1/2  orange bell pepper, washed and cut
3 medium sized  potatoes 🥔,  washed and cut into cubes
1  medium size Indian sweet potatoes 🍠(slightly pink with a white flesh), washed and cut into cubes
4 medium size tomato 🍅 washed and chopped
2 cups of cilantro leaves, washed and chopped
Juice of a 1/2 fresh lemon 🍋
1/2 cup oil, corn  🌽 or canola
4 cloves
3 one-inch pieces of cinnamon sticks
3 dried red chili peppers
7 fenugreek or methi seeds
5  curry leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili  🌶 powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
11/2  teaspoons gram masala
2 teaspoons whole cumin
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste ( optional)
1 teaspoon ajwain/carom seeds
1/2 cup water
salt to taste

NOTE: IF YOU DECIDE TO USE A PAV BHAJI MASALA PACKET INSTEAD OF FRESH MASALA, PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY MASALA PACKETS WITH HING, SINCE HING CONTAINS A WHEAT BASED EXTRACT AND IS NOT ALLERGY FRIENDLY

METHOD:
1. Steam all vegetable in steamer ( you can do in pressure cooker) with a little salt.  See this video for steaming vegetables.
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If you cannot steam then, then boil the potatoes  and cauliflower first for 6 minutes and add the bell peppers and peas for the remaining 4-6 minutes until they are all soft and can be mashed.

1. Let them cool 15 to 20 minutes, then mash the vegetable with a potato masher or heavy spoon.  It will look like this.

1. In a deep pan, heat oil on medium high. Once hot, add cumin, fenugreek seeds and ajwain seeds and let them fry for 5 seconds.
2. Then add cloves and cinnamon sticks and let fry for 10 seconds.
3. Add red chili pepper,  let fry for 2 seconds.
4. Add curry leaves, let fry for a dew seconds and mix well.
5. Add tomatoes along with the red chili powder, garam masala and turmeric powder.  Add 1/2 cup water  and let it cook for 5-8 minutes until the tomatoes liquify.
6. Add the mashed vegetables and mix well. Add salt and half of the cilantro leaves, mix well. If its too thick, add some water.
7. Add lemon juice and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve warm.

It is delicious served with gluten free bread grilled in olive oil or dairy free butter like Earth Balance brand.

Note: Allergy Friendly, Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free.