Kelagina Kai Palya

Kelagina Kai Palya

Kelagina Kai Palya

Veg Vegan

A dry curry made with colocasia leaves, cooked with spices and coconut, providing a unique flavor profile.

Cuisines

North Karnataka

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Taro Root 2 cups Taro Root
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt to taste Salt
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , freshly grated
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the kelagina kai (taro root) thoroughly and boil them until tender. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
  4. 4 Add the boiled taro root pieces to the pan and mix well.
  5. 5 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to coat the taro pieces evenly with the spices.
  6. 6 Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the taro root is well-roasted.
  7. 7 Add freshly grated coconut and mix well.
  8. 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the taro root is cooked properly to avoid any itchiness. Adjust spices according to taste.