Padavala Kayi Palya/Snake Gourd Palya

PadavalaKayi Palya  aka Snake Gourd ಪಡವಲಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ is simple and easy sabzi that can be enjoyed with chapati or rice.

Ingredients

Snake gourd/Padavala Kayi- 1 

Padavala Kayi Palya

(finely chopped)

Grated coconut- 3 tbsp

Cumin seeds- 1/2 tbsp

Red chilli - 1

Gree chillies-4-5 

Jaggery - 1 small size

Salt to taste

 Seasoning-

Mustard seeds- 1/2 tbsp

Urad dal- 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves- few

Chana dal-1/2 tap
Hing-pinch
Turmeric powder- A pinch 

Red chilli- 1

Oil- 2 tbsp

Method: Heat oil in a pan or Kadai, add mustard seeds jeera, add urad dal, chana dal,hing, red chilli , green chillies , turmeric pwd and curry leaves. Add the chopped snake gourd(padavalkayi) and stir. Cover with a lid and allow to cook on low heat. Once done,add salt, grated coconut,little sugar and mix well.
Serve hot with rasam rice or chapati.

• (You can also grind coconut, red chilli and cumin seeds and add it to the palya)

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