Bale Dindina Palya

Bale Dindina Palya

Bale Dindina Palya

Veg Vegan

A flavorful side dish made from banana stem, cooked with spices and coconut, offering a unique taste and texture.

Cuisines

North Karnataka

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 medium banana leaf
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves
1 cup chopped dill leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
to taste salt
1 tablespoon grated coconut

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the banana leaf and cut it into small pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
  6. 6 Stir in the chopped spinach, fenugreek leaves, and dill leaves. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the greens wilt.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add the banana leaf pieces and cook covered for another 10 minutes on low heat.
  9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and grated coconut. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
  10. 10 Serve hot with roti or rice.

Tips

Ensure the banana leaf pieces are small enough to cook evenly and blend well with the greens.