Monday, December 23, 2024

VEG KOLHAPURI

INGREDIENTS :-
2 Carrots chopped
4 Potatoes chopped
1/4 cup Beans chopped
3 tbsp Green Peas
1/2 cup Cauliflower chopped
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
3 to 4 Onions finely chopped
4 Tomatoes finely chopped
few Coriander Leaves chopped
1/2 inch Ginger
3 to 4 Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp Oil
as per taste Salt


To Grind:
1/3 cup Kopra (Dry Coconut)
2 tsptsp Coriander Seeds
10 Cloves
4 to 5 Dry Red Chillies
1 tsp Black Peppercorns
1 tsp Feenel
2 tsp Sesame Seeds
2 tsp Gasa Gasa (Khus Khus)
1 inch Cinnamon

3 to 4 Bay Leaf

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

2 Cardamoms 2 tbsp Oil

INSTRUCTIONS:-
Add the carrots, potatoes, beans, peas and cauliflower to a pressure cooker.
Pour enough water and pressure cook until 2 to 3 whistles or until cooked.
Heat 2 tblsp of oil in a pan.
Add the ingredients for grinding and fry for a minute.
Remove, cool and grind to a smooth paste.
Grind the ginger and garlic to a coarse paste.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium flame.
Add the ginger garlic paste and stir-fry for a minute.
Add the onions, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and saute until onions turn golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and salt.
Stir well and cook until the oil starts to separate.
Add the ground paste and 3/4 to 1 cup of water.
Stir well and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the cooked vegetables and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes.
Keep stirring from time to time.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Remove from flame.
Serve as a side dish with rice, roti, paratha or naan.

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