Alpha Gal Friendly Vegan Vegetable Kolhapuri
This bold, deeply spiced curry pulls from the fiery culinary tradition of Kolhapur, layering toasted whole spices, charred coconut, and two kinds of dried red chilies into a paste that becomes the soul of the dish. Every vegetable ā cauliflower, green beans, carrot, potato, and peas ā simmers until tender and fully coated in that rich, jammy masala base. Because the entire recipe is built on plants, spices, and coconut, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden mammal-derived ingredients, which can be an exhausting part of navigating restaurant menus or packaged foods. The process of building the Kolhapuri masala from scratch ā toasting seeds, caramelizing onion, blending everything into a thick, deep-red paste ā is genuinely satisfying and makes the kitchen smell incredible. Tomatoes cooked down into the base add a subtle brightness that balances the heat from the chilies without dulling any of the complexity. This is the kind of curry that tastes like it took all day, even though it comes together in a single pot with straightforward, accessible ingredients. Finish it with a handful of fresh cilantro and serve it hot for a meal that's as comforting as it is impressive.
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4 servings
For the Kolhapuri masala
- 3 tbsp neutral oil, divided
- Ā½ cup fresh or frozen grated coconut
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 dried kashmiri red chilies, stems removed
- 2 dried hot red chilies (such as byadgi or arbol), stems removed
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- Ā½ tsp cumin seeds
- 4 black peppercorns
- 3 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- Ā½ tsp poppy seeds
- Ā½ tsp sesame seeds
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
For the curry
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into Ā½-inch rounds
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into Ā¾-inch cubes
- Ā½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the seeds begin to darken slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- 2
In the same small skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium heat. Add the grated coconut and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and lightly toasted, about 3ā4 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the toasted spices.
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