Soppina Palya

Soppina Palya

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

Mixed Green 2 cups Mixed Green , spinach, fenugreek, amaranth
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Chili 2 Chili , dry red
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Chili Powder , Kashmiri red
Coconut 1 tablespoon Coconut , grated
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and finely chop the mixed greens.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and asafoetida.
  5. 5 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  6. 6 Stir in the turmeric powder and chili powder.
  7. 7 Add the chopped greens and sauté for a few minutes until they wilt.
  8. 8 Mix in the grated coconut and jaggery.
  9. 9 Season with salt to taste and cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Serve hot with rice or roti.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery to balance the bitterness of the greens.