Veg Kolhapuri is a spicy, aromatic curry made with variety of vegetables and spices.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add green chili.
Now add chopped onion and ginger, garlic paste. Saute and cook for few minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Mix and cook until tomato becomes mushy.
Once cooked, switch off the heat and let the mixture cool.
Blend the mixture into smooth puree and keep aside.
Meanwhile fry all the chopped veggies one by one in hot oil. Drain them on the paper towel.
Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add bay leaf, then add red chili.
Pour prepared puree and saute. The mixture will start to splutter. Keep stirring.
Add turmeric and garam masala.
Now add all the veggies and mix well.
Add water and cook again.
Next add red chili powder and cook for few more minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bread.