for about 1 minute 1. * remove the pan from the fire 2. * and then add Peanut butter,stir till it's melted 3. * add water about 2 and half cup 4. * add salt,black pepper to taste and bay leaf also 5. * cover the pan and let it simmer. 6. * In separate pan saute the veggies with some oil till tender 7. * and then set aside.Keep checking the sauce 8. * and stir often to avoid burning 9. * reduce the sauce till it's medium creamy 10. * Add the veggies at the serving time, to avoid the overcooking of the veggies.