Who doesn’t love paneer?! It is probably one of the most beloved ingredients in the country, loved by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Today, we have brought you a recipe for kolhapuri paneer, a scrumptious paneer curry of West Indian cuisine. Kolhapuri masala is an extremely popular spice in Kohlapur, Maharashtra! We have a wide range of delicious Maharashtrian dishes that credit their delicious taste to kolhapuri masala. Tender chunks of meat are cooked in kolhapuri masala, tomatoes and hing to create this hot and spicy sauce. Enjoy this spicy kolhapuri paneer this weekend by pairing it with some delicious bhakri or tandoori naan.
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Kolhapuri Paneer Recipe: How to make Kohlapuri Paneer curry at home
To make this paneer curry, you need to prepare kolhapuri masala first. Start by dry roasting the whole spices until they are fragrant. Add the desiccated coconut and roast until it is golden in color. Remove all roasted spices to a plate. In the same pan, saute onion, garlic and ginger in oil. Remove from the pan. Blend the sautéed onion-ginger-garlic with the whole roasted seasoning into a fine paste, and add a little water if needed. Keep this aside.
For the curry, take the same pan and sauté the tomatoes in the oil until they are mushy. Add powdered spices like turmeric, red pepper and asafoetida. Add the kolhapuri masala and mix well. Pour water over the masala and season with salt, mixing well until the mixture forms a curry. Add the cubes and let the curry cook until well combined. Garnish with some coriander leaves when serving. Accompanied by some thinly sliced onion and lemon.
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Sounds delicious right?! Make this kolhapuri and surprise your family with your cooking skills. Let us know in the comments how you like it!
