Veg Kolhapuri Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	15 min
Cook time	25 min
Total time	40 min
Serves	3 servings

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About

An easy and simple gravy-based traditional mixed veg curry recipe prepared with a combination of spices and vegetables. Veg Kolhapuri most commonly known as mixed Vegetable Kolhapuri is an ideal curry for a range of Indian flatbreads if not for various flavoured rice recipes. Western Indian cuisine is mainly known for its spicy meal and it is very much evident with this simple and yet lip-smacking flavoured curry. There are many different ways to make this authentic and traditional Veg Kolhapuri recipe. But the most authentic way is to make it by preparing the masala first which is also known as lalwani masala. Once the masala is prepared it can be added to any different types of curry. It can be mixed veg, paneer, soya nuggets or even different types of meat-based Kolhapuri curry.

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Ingredients

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vegetables to boil:

• ½ medium sized potato (cut into thick pieces)
• 1 small carrot (cut into thick pieces)
• 5 beans (chopped)
• 1 cup gobi / cauliflower (florets)
• 2 cups water
• ½ tsp salt

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for masala:

• 1 tsp sesame seeds / til / ellu
• 1 tsp poppy seeds / khus khus / gasgase
• ½ tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• 1 tsp coriander seeds / daniya seeds
• 1 inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
• 2 cloves / lavang / lavanga
• 1 cardamom pod / elachi / ellaki
• 4 black pepper / kali mirch
• 3 dried kashmiri red chili
• 2 tbsp coconut (fresh / dry / desiccated)

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other ingredients:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium sized tomatoes (finely chopped)
• ½ capsicum (cubed (colour of your choice))
• ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
• salt to taste
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

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Instructions

1. firstly boil vegetables along with little salt for 10 minutes.
2. in a large kadai dry roast, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds.
3. also take cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, red chili and coconut.
4. dry roast and blend to smooth powder without adding any water. keep aside.
5. heat oil and saute onions add ginger-garlic paste.
6. then add tomato and saute well.
7. furthermore, add capsicum and saute slightly.
8. also add prepared masala and salt to taste.
9. saute well till the oil separates from the masala.
10. further add boiled vegetables, water add coriander leaves.
11. cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
12. finally, serve veg kolhapuri with tandoori roti or garlic naan.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

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