Arvi Butter Masala (Colocasia Butter Masala)

Another easy but tasty recipe of Arvi Butter Masala the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Arbi or Colocasia
• 1 tsp Ajwain
• 1 cup chopped Tomato
• 2 chopped Green Chilies
• 1” Ginger piece
• 4-5 Garlic pods
• 1 tsp Red Chili powder
• 2 tbsp Besan
• 2 Cloves
• 2 green Cardamoms
• 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• Chopped Cilantro leaves to garnish

Method

• Peel, wash and slice the Arvi.
• Heat oil in a Kadhai or Deep frying pan; fry Arvi pieces until golden brown; drain and keep aside for later use.
• Prepare gravy: for this put tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chili, red chili powder, cloves, green cardamoms and besan in a pan; add one cup of water. Boil and cook covered on low heat till it is reduced to a saucy consistency.
• Remove the sauce from fire and blend in a mixer. Strain in a clean pan; keep aside for later use.
• Now keep on fire the same pan, in which Arvi were fried. Add ajwain when oil is hot.
• Add prepared tomato sauce, fried Arvi pieces, kasuri methi, butter and salt; simmer on low flame until the Arvi is coated with the gravy.
• Sprinkle lemon juice and garam masala.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with Paratha or Roti.

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