delicious palya veena… yumm..
Ingredients
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1 Cup Toor dal
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2 Green chillies
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Small marble sized Tamarind
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1/4 cup Coconut
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2 tsp Daniya
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2 tsp Jeera
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few Curry leaves
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2 tbsp Coriander leavesoptional
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2 tsp Oil
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To taste Salt
Directions
. Come winter and we see the winter greens in the market. Fenugreek leaves or menthiya keerai is seen in abundance. Then Mudhe palya is definitely cooked regularly. This dish brings back memories from childhood. We lived in north karnatka in my formative years That is how I developed a deep liking to the combination of Jolada roti and Mudhe palya. This palya has many variations, different ways of preparing. The spices used may be different too. However, I love this preparation which was only of the dishes my mom would cook regularly.
What is Mudhe Playa?
Mudhe palya is a side dish which has its origin in Karnataka. It is essential a side dish which has dal as one of the main ingredients and the other being fresh greens. This dal is semi thick in consistency and is mainly served with Jolada roti or Jowar roti.
What are the greens that can be used in Mudhe palya?
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is fresh fenugreek leaves. I would love to use the microgreen variety whenever it is available. Else the regular fenugreek is perfect. The other green that we use is spinach. we can cook this palya with only with fenugreek leaves/ methi or the combination of these two greens for the lovely colour and flavour.
What pairs well with Mudhe Palya:
I prefer to pair it with Jowar roti or jolada roti which creates a delicious and nutritious meal. Serving it with hot rice and a dollop of ghee is a great choice.
These are some of the other Karnataka recipes which you could try:
Healthy Methi recipes on this blog:
Steps
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Pick only the leaves of methi and wash it thoroughly. |
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Cook the dal and the fenugreek leaves with enough water. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and a drop of oil for faster cooking. Cook for 4 whistles. |
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Meanwhile grind the coconut, daniya, jeera and chillies into a smooth paste |
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Add 2 tsp oil to a pain and heat well. Add the mustard seeds, once it starts to crackle, add the jeera and asafoetida. |
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Now pour the cooked dal with fenugreek leaves into this, mix weel and let it cook for 3 minutes |
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Now squeeze the tamarind weel and add the extract to the cooked dal mixture. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes. |
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Add the ground paste and mix well. Add the necessary salt , mix and cook till it becomes semi thick. |
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Serve warm with jowar roti or a cup of hot rice. Enjoy this nutritious meal |
delicious palya veena… yumm..
thank you srividya
Hi Veena,
I too posted fenugreek leaves with moong dal(dry) which we call Menthye byali in North Karnataka.
Same pinch, I too have sent it to Priya's event!!
🙂
hi Nivedita
what a coincidence:-)
Looks delicious and this is my favorite too..
very delicious dal veena …looks colorful n tempting …love the flavor of methi leaves …
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
A very healthy and a delicious one…
Lovely creation veena 🙂
nice recipe….yummy
Nice delicious palya.
Very interesting recipe, Veena. I will try it out this week itself with some rotis and rice.
Mudhe palya is our favourite. When the girls are down they will want one meal of Mudhe palya and rotti. One of the best vegetables we make. Thanks for sharing.
Mudde Palya with Rotti took me back to the “khanavalis” of Northern Karnataka, esp Raichur / BIjapur ; with the Hucchellu Pudi and bhakri it makes for the complete experience..
I sometimes make toor dal loaded with spinach. Will have to give it a try with fresh fenugreek. Mudhe palya must be so flavourful as you’ve used coconut, tamarind and curry leaves.
Mudhe palya screams comfort! i can almost feel the aroma of fresh methi and that amazing coconut masala! I do make something similar, but that masala is totally different, will sure try this way next time!
This recipe sounds and looks so delicious with the goodness of fenugreek. first time hearing about this, will be trying as methi is one of my fav greens