Ingredients

• 3 - carrots peeled and chopped
• 2 - medium size onions chopped
• 2 tbsp - chopped celery
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1 tsp - chopped mint
• 2 tbsp - tomato puree or finely chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp - butter
• 2 tbsp - flour
• 1 tsp - pepper powder
• 1 tsp - salt.

How to Make Vegetarian Brown Sauce

• Cook the carrots along with the bay leaves, celery, mint and 1 cup of water till they are soft.
• Mash well and strain so that you get a smooth paste.
• Discard the residue.
• Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour.
• Simmer for a few seconds.
• Remove from heat and mix in the tomato, carrot stock, pepper and salt.
• Mix well. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 mins till the sauce thickens a little, then remove from heat.