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