Name: Mirch-Cauliflower Kolhapuri recipe by Krithika Chandrasekaran at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kolhapuri Masala :; Cinnamon 1"stick; Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp; Fennel seed (saunf) powder 1/2 tsp; Star Anise (Chakri phool) 1; Bay leaves 2; Black Cardamoms 2; Black peppercorns 7-8; Other Ingredients :; Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tsp; Mixed boiled vegetables - 1 and 1/2 cups; Oil 4 and 1/2 tbsp; Dry coconut (khopra) grated; Cloves 8; Black peppercorns 8; Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) 1 tsp; Coriander seeds 1 tsp; Whole dry red chillies 6; Onions chopped 2 large sized; Tomatoes chopped 2 large sized; Red chilli powder 1 and 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder 1 tsp; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Mirch-Cauliflower Kolhapuri RECIPE

A spicy Maharashtrian preparation, Veg Kolhapuri, here I have kept it simple with Cauliflower and Chilies. The masala is also a cut-down version, but it certainly does not cut down on the flavour or taste!

Ingredients Serving: 4

Kolhapuri Masala :
Cinnamon 1"stick
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Fennel seed (saunf) powder 1/2 tsp
Star Anise (Chakri phool) 1
Bay leaves 2
Black Cardamoms 2
Black peppercorns 7-8
Other Ingredients :
Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tsp
Mixed boiled vegetables - 1 and 1/2 cups
Oil 4 and 1/2 tbsp
Dry coconut (khopra) grated
Cloves 8
Black peppercorns 8
Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) 1 tsp
Coriander seeds 1 tsp
Whole dry red chillies 6
Onions chopped 2 large sized
Tomatoes chopped 2 large sized
Red chilli powder 1 and 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Grind all the ingredients of the Kolhapuri garam masala to an almost fine powder and keep it aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a kadai. Add the grated kopra, cloves, peppercorns, khus-khus, coriander seeds, red chillies and lightly fry them.
Keep aside 1/4th of the chopped onions and add the remaining to the pan. Cook till it turns slightly brown in colour. Cool and grind these ingredients to a paste with little water.
Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in another pan. Add the remaining chopped onions and saute till it's brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and continue to saute.
Now add the chopped tomatoes, haldi, red chilli powder, ground masala paste, 1/2 cup water and cook it for 2 minutes.
Add the boiled vegetables and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Then add the Kolhapuri masala powder, check for salt and mix it well.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

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