Recipe card
Shimla mirch sabji
Bhuti (bhutti, butti) is mainly made using onions and is called Piyava bhuti in the Mangalore and Udupi regions. Today, we have added donne mirsanga (capsicum). You can also call it onion capsicum dry masala, semi-dry shimla mirch sabji, or bell pepper gravy in Hindi and English. Each region has its own version. Some add garlic, while others use coriander seeds. The coconut sauce is prepared using coriander seeds, dry red chilies, and coconut. Buthi can be made using different vegetables like ivy gourd (tendle), cabbage, cauliflower, ganti (colocasia leaves). The most popular one among butti is alambe buthi, also called tender mushroom curry. Also, check out classic onion capsicum masala curry.
Ingredients
Capsicum: You can use any colored bell pepper.Onion: Red onions are used in Indian cooking. Use any onion that is available.Coriander seeds: Adds aromatic flavor.Coconut: Base of the dish and add sweetness and texture.Dry red chilies: You can also substitute this with red chile powder. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Make the coconut paste
Add coriander seeds, coconut, and dry red chilies with very little water to a mixie jar or blender and blend it to a thick, smooth paste.
Onion capsicum bhutti
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add the curry leaves and onion and saute till the onion becomes light in color. Add a pinch of salt while sauteing the onion. This helps it to cook faster. Add the chopped capsicum and saute it nicely till it is cooked and tender. Add the coconut sauce to the cooked capsicum with very little water and salt to taste and mix well. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on medium flame till the masala is cooked and the water evaporates. This is a semi-dry sabji. Serve hot with rice and dalitoy or dosa (polo) or chapati and enjoy.
Tips
Vary the amount of dry red chili as per your taste. You can also add red chili powder if you want it to be spicy. You can also add a small piece of approx ½ teaspoon of tamarind while grinding if desired. You can also add one potato to this dish if you substitute capsicum with cauliflower or cabbage.
More side dishes for dosa, rice, chapati
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