Sep 1, 2016

Sihi Kumbalkayi Palya /Sweet Pumpkin Sabzi

Sihi Kumbalkayi ( ಸಿಹಿ ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ) (Sweet Pumpkin ) Aloo palya is a delicious combination prepared in-South Indian style with coconut and chillies.Simple and tasty.Enjoy with Chapati or rasam rice.Slightly sweet ,mildy spiced.Palya is kannada word for sabzi.



  • 2 Potatoes,(cut in big cubes)
  • 1 cup Sihi Kumbalkayi (cut in big cubes)
  • 1 tsp Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • Hing-pinch
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 5-6 Green Chillies, chopped
  • Few Corianderleaves
  • Few Curry leaves
  • Grated coconut-2 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Salt to taste

Method: Heat Oil in pan,add mustard,chanadal,uraddal,hing,tumeric,curry leaves,chilies and fry for some time.Add potatoes and sweet pumpkin and fry well.Cover for 5-10 mins.Check if the veggies have turned soft , next add salt and mix well , fry for some time.Garnish with corainder leaves and coconut .Serve this pumpkin stir fry hot with rasam rice or enjoy with chapatis too.

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