Menthya Soppina Matodi Palya

Menthya Soppina Matodi Palya /Matwadi palya (Methi leaves/Fenugreek Leaves) is a South Indian speciality. A sabzi of simple greens with a mix of lentils (chana dal) coconut and spices. It is tasty and spicy.

Menthya Sappina Matodi Palya

Ingredients:

• Methi leaves-1 cup
•  finely chopped
• (cleaned and washed)
• Channa dal - 1 cup
• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Red chillies -5-6
• Ginger grated- 1 tsp
• Jeera-1 tsp
• Salt to taste

For seasoning:

• Oil- 2-3 tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Urad dal -1/2 tsp
• Chana dal-1/2 tsp
• Hing-a pinch
• Turmeric -1/4 tsp
• Red Chillies-1-2
• Curry leaves-3-4

Method: Soak the channadal for 2 -3 hours along with jeera.Drain the water.Grind it along with coconut,ginger,chillies. Add very less water for grinding. The mix should be coarse. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and add all the items in the seasonings, add the methi leaves and mix. Cover it with a lid. Once the vegetable is done add the ground paste, salt and mix well. Let it cook on low heat for 10-15 mins. Keep stirring in between. Serve this matodi palya / Paruppu usli hot with plain Rasam rice or chapati.


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