Paneer Kolhapuri Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	15 min
Cook time	40 min
Total time	55 min
Serves	4 servings

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Ingredients

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for kolhapuri masala:

• 1 tsp sesame seeds / til
• 1 tsp poppy seeds / khus khus
• ½ tsp cumin / jeera
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 3 cloves / lavang
• 1 inch cinnamon / dalchini
• 2 cardamom / elachi
• ¼ tsp balck pepper / kali mirch
• 1 star anise / chakr phool
• 3 dried kashmiri red chilli
• 2 tbsp coconut (dry / desiccated)

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other ingredients:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 9 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
• 1 bay leaf / tej patta
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 to mato (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves (crushed)

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Instructions

1. firstly, in a pan dry roast all the spices listed for masala on low flame for 2 minutes.
2. blend to fine powder and kolhapuri masala is ready. keep aside.
3. heat 3 tbsp oil and fry 9 cubes paneer. keep aside.
4. in the same oil add in 1 bay leaf, onion, ginger garlic paste and saute well.
5. furthermore add 3 tomato and cook well.
6. mash the tomatoes well with the help of potato masher.
7. add in prepared kolhapuri masala, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
8. saute on low flame till oil separates from masala.
9. now add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting consistency.
10. add in fried paneer.
11. cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
12. now add 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi and mix well.
13. finally serve paneer kolhapuri masala with tandoori roti or garlic naan.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• firstly, paneer kolhapuri turns to be more spicy and tasty. however, adjust the spice level according to your preference.
• furthermore, prepare the kolhapuri masala in large quantity and use as required. make sure to use dry coconut if preparing in a large quantity.
• also add any vegetables of your choice like beans, gobi, aloo for variation.
• finally, paneer kolhapuri can also be topped with fresh cream for more rich flavour.