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Bollywood Veggie Spread Or Dip

This is a simplified version of a recipe for pav bhaji, an indian street snack served on hot rolls, that i found in the la times [http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-bombayrec1may11,0,2822841.story?coll=la-home-food ]. you can use it as a spread for nan, pitta or tortillas; snack on it as a dip with chips or serve it alone as a spicy low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. i use the pinch method for measuring spices, so the ginger, garlic, cumin and garam masala are approximate.

Steps

In microwave safe bowl , steam cauliflower , broccoli , chickpeas and water in microwave at half power for 15 minutes or until very soft and tender.
Drain veggies and chickpeas , leaving 2-3 tbs of remaining water.
Mash or puree thoroughly.
In a non-stick pan on medium heat , toast cumin seeds for roughly two minutes.
Add chopped onions to cumin seeds and saute until translucent.
Lower heat slightly.
Add ginger , garlic , tomato paste , soy sauce and garam masala.
Stir and saute for one minute.
Stir in mashed vegetables , lemon juice and cayenne until thoroughly mixed.
Saute for another two or three more minutes on low heat.
Add salt and pepper as needed , and serve.

Ingredients

cauliflower floret, broccoli, canned chick-peas, water, cumin seed, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, garam masala, lemon juice, cayenne, salt and pepper