Coconut bajji (ಕಾಯಿ ಬಜೆ )

One fine afternoon I was just changing the channels, found this recipe on the TV show. I couldn't watch the entire recipe.. Just happened to check the brief description. It is traditional havyaka recipe.I have added/deleted some  ingredients to the original recipe, since I couldn't recollect the original recipe. This is very simple no onion/garlic recipe . Specially made on shravana months , tastes best when served with butter.

 (In south canara we also  prepare Kayi vade (Coconut Vada ), deep fried snack made up of rice & coconut.It is specially made on the occation of shiva pooje)

This deep fried Coconut bajji (ಕಾಯಿ ಬಜೆ ) is very yummy,crunchy & so soft. It became our favorite snack.
I dont like butter & hence I  have tried coconut bajji with fresh lemon juice. It was just awesome :)

Ingredients : 

Rice : 1 cup 

Grated coconut : 1/2 Cup

Byadagi chilli : according to taste

Coriander seeds : 2 Spoon

Cumin Seeds : 1 spoon

Any variety of green leaves: 1/2 Cup(optional)

Salt 

Cooking oil for deep frying

Butter : 2 Spoons
Lemon juice : 1 spoon (Optional)

Method:

1. Soak rice for 3 -4  hours. 
2. Grind rice,coconut ,  byadagi chilli, corinder seeds, cumin seeds with little water till smooth paste.
3. Heat the grinded mixture in a tawa till water contents evaporates & the consistency becomes thick like bajji/pakoda consistency. (Picture shown below)
4. 
5. Mix chopped green leaves. 
6. Take small portion of dough & deep fry till golden brown.
7. Place them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
8. Serve with butter/lemon juice.

Note :

• You can add chopped onions/garlic or any other vegetable.
• I have used Dosa rice.