Soppina Palya
Veg
Vegan
A nutritious side dish made with leafy greens and a blend of spices, Soppina Palya is a common accompaniment to meals in North Karnataka.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Mixed Green , spinach, fenugreek, amaranth |
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1 tablespoon | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Chili , dry red |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Chili Powder , Kashmiri red |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and finely chop the mixed greens.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 4 Add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and asafoetida.
- 5 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 6 Stir in the turmeric powder and chili powder.
- 7 Add the chopped greens and sauté for a few minutes until they wilt.
- 8 Mix in the grated coconut and jaggery.
- 9 Season with salt to taste and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 10 Serve hot with rice or roti.
Tips
Adjust the amount of jaggery to balance the bitterness of the greens.