Vegetable Kolhapuri Recipe, How To Make Veg Kolhapuri

• Dry coconut-4 tbsp
• Sesame seeds-2 tsp
• Whole coriander seeds-1.5 tsp
• Poppy seeds/khaskhas-2 tsp
• Green cardamom-4
• Cloves-6
• Peppercorns-8
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds/saunf-1 tsp
• Cinnamon-1/4 inch
• Dry kashmiri red chilies-4

PROCEDURE-

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and lightly roast all the spices and then grind to make a fine powder .
2. Grind together chopped tomato,ginger and green chilies.
3. Chop all the vegetables in batons(long finger shape) and then blanch them in slightly salted water till 80% done. drain and refresh with cold water.
4. Heat oil and butter in a pan,add bayleaf and cumin,when start crackling add the masala paste and fry on low flame .
5. Now add the tomato puree ,salt and turmeric powder and cook till oil start seperating
6. Then add blanched vegetables and approx 1 cup water
7. Cover and simmer till vegetables cookes completely.(can add 1 tsp thick tamarind pulp if needed)
8. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving suggestions-serve with rice or any Indian bread.