Veg Kolhapuri

Veg Kolhapuri

Veg Kolhapuri is a dish from the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India consisting of mixed veggies in a thick and spicy gravy.  It is served as a main course accompanied by breads such as Roti, Parantha, Puri etc.    Let me share the method I prepared Veg Kolhapuri. 

Mix Veg :  2 cups ( carrot + Beans + Peas + Cauliflower )

Dry fry : 

Cashew : 2

Black Til : 1/4 tsp 

Coconut : 1 tsp 

Dry Powder : 

Fenugreek powder : 1/8 tsp

Kashmiri chilly powder : 1/4 tsp

Red chilly powder : 1 tsp

Sugar : 1/2 tsp

Goda Masala powder :  1 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1/8 tsp

Salt to taste

Other ingredients : 

Small Onion : 4

Green chilly : 1

Ginger : 1/4 inch

Garlic : 4

Tomato : 1

Curd : Half ladle

Tempering :  

Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp

Jeera : 1/2 tsp

Cooking oil :  3 tbsp.

Method : 

In low flame, Dry roast til seeds till it pops ... Add cashews and when it becomes warm add coconut. Fry for a couple of minutes. 

Remove from the Pan.

When it becomes to room temperature, grind cashew,  til, coconut with onion, ginger, garlic, green chilly to a course paste.  

Grind tomato separately to course paste. 

In a small cooker , add oil and temper mustard and Jeera .  

Add Onion paste and saute for few minutes till the raw smell goes out . 

Add tomato paste and saute till oil leaves. 

Add dry masala powders and saute for 30 seconds . 

Add curd and keep stirring for a minute. 

Add half cup of hot water and chopped veggies. 

Mix everything nicely and close the lid.

Cook for a whistle .

After opening garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Veg Kolhapuri is ready to serve with Roti, Parantha, Puri or Kulcha. 

Note :  You can use Garam masala powder instead of Goda masala.