…ts often compare it to an attractive woman & hence the famous phrase… “Kolhapurchi Lavangi tikhat mirchi.” The basic ingredient in any Kolhapuri cuisine is the kanda-lasun (onion-garlic) masala /chutney. This spice mix requires the most important ingredient… the Lavangi chilli powder which is mixed with finely chopped onion, garlic, coriander, ginger & salt; roasted in oil. All the ingredients are then ground together & this powder is…