Piyava Butthi

                                                      Piyava butthi is a tasty side dish usually had with rice and dalitoy.  ” Bhutthi ” is  coriander based coconut masala with any vegetable. Here its prepared with onion.

Ingredients :-

  1. Onion     – 4 large
  2. Grated coconut   – 1/2 cup
  3. Roasted red chillies  –  8 to 10
  4. Corriander seeds  – 2 tsp
  5. Tamarind   – a small piece

Method :-

  • Chop onion in to very small squares.
  • Roast coriander in little oil for a few seconds.
  • Heat oil and sauté the onion adding salt  till they are transparent .
  • Now sprinkle some water and cover to cook.
  • Meanwhile grind the coconut ,red chillies ,coriander and tamarind a bit coarsely.
  • Add this to the cooked onion.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water and leave to cook evenly .
  • Keep on low flame till the all the water is absorbed and the butthi is a bit thick .
  • Turn off and its ready .

Note :-
Take care that the coriander seeds are not over roasted . Roast only until its raw smell disappeared …The colour should not change..

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