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# Paneer Kolhapuri Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 15 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 40 min     |
  | **Total time** | 55 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 4 servings |
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## Ingredients

### 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)*

### 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)*

## 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.

## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pan dry roast all the spices listed for masala on low flame for 2 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-3.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to fine powder and kolhapuri masala is ready. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-4.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    prepare the curry by heating 3 tbsp oil and fry 9 cubes **[paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways)**.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-5.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    fry the **[paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways)** cubes to golden brown and keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-6.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in the same oil add in 1 bay leaf and saute till it turns aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-7.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add 1 onion and saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-8.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-9.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    furthermore add 3 tomato and saute for 2 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-10.jpeg" alt="paneer kolhapuri recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 10 minutes or untill tomatoes get cooked well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-11.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mash the tomatoes well with the help of potato masher.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-12.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in prepared kolhapuri masala (approx 3 tbsp). adjust the masala based on spice level.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-13.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-14.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame till oil separates from masala.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-15.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting consistency.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-16.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in fried paneer.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-17.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until paneer absorbs spices.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-18.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-19.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally serve **paneer kolhapuri masala** with [**tandoori roti**](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-on-tawa) or \*\*\[garlic naan.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-how-to-make-spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-gravy-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="how to make spicy paneer kolhapuri gravy" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />]\(/recipes/homemade-garlic-naan-bread-recipe)\*\*
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-gravy/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/spicy-paneer-kolhapuri-recipe-gravy/)
</Note>