🌶️ Veg Kolhapuri Recipe

A spicy, flavorful mixed vegetable curry made with freshly roasted Kolhapuri masala — perfect with naan, chapati, or rice.

🧂 Ingredients
Mixed Vegetables (boiled or blanched):
1 cup cauliflower florets

½ cup carrots (diced)

½ cup potatoes (cubed)

½ cup green beans (chopped)

½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

Salt, for boiling

Boil or steam until just tender. Do not overcook.

For Kolhapuri Masala (roast & grind):
1 tbsp dry coconut (grated)

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp sesame seeds

1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)

1-inch cinnamon stick

2 cloves

1 black cardamom

1 tsp black pepper

4–5 dried red chilies

Dry roast all spices till fragrant, then grind into a fine powder or paste with a little water.

Shortcut: Use 1½ tbsp Welza Kolhapuri Masala instead.

For Curry:
2 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 onion (finely chopped)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

Salt to taste

Water as needed

1 tbsp fresh cream or coconut milk (optional, to balance spice)

Fresh coriander (for garnish)

👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Masala
Dry roast the Kolhapuri masala ingredients. Let cool and grind to a fine paste or powder.

Alternatively, use Welza Kolhapuri Masala for a quick, authentic solution.

2. Cook the Base
Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Add onions and sauté until golden.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till raw smell disappears.

Add tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating.

3. Add Spices & Masala
Add turmeric, chili powder, salt, and the prepared Kolhapuri masala.

Sauté well until the masala is thick and aromatic.

4. Add Vegetables
Add boiled mixed vegetables. Mix well to coat with masala.

Add ½ to 1 cup water, depending on desired gravy consistency.

Simmer for 5–7 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

5. Final Touch
Stir in fresh cream or coconut milk to mellow the spice (optional).

Garnish with fresh coriander.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Pairs best with butter naan, tandoori roti, or jeera rice.

Serve with onion salad and lemon wedge on the side.

💡 Tips:
Roast spices on low flame to avoid bitterness.

Add bell peppers or paneer for variation.

For restaurant-style richness, add a spoonful of ghee at the end.

🌶️ Smoky. Spicy. Soul-Satisfying.
Welza Tip: Use our Welza Kolhapuri Masala for the same punch without the extra prep.