How long does Seemebadanekayi Palya take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Seemebadanekayi Palya serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Seemebadanekayi Palya vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Seemebadanekayi Palya spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Seemebadanekayi Palya?

2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Chow Chow, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Seemebadanekayi Palya?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Seemebadanekayi Palya?

About 88 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Seemebadanekayi Palya

Name: Seemebadanekayi Palya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 500 grams Chow Chow; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as seeme badanekayi palya, chow chow palya · Veg · Rice dishes, Dry sides

Rice dishes Dry sides Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Seemebadanekayi palya, a Karnataka dry side of chow chow with a mustard, urad dal and curry leaf tempering and coconut. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam, Lunchbox

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit8 grams
Chow Chow500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	88kcal	352kcal
Protein	1.8g	7.2g
Carbohydrate	7.9g	32g
Fat	6.1g	24g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	2.6g	10g

Method

1
Wash and peel the chow chow, remove the soft centre and cut it into small cubes. Wash the curry leaves and green chilli, then slit the green chilli. Break the dry red chillies. Grate the coconut and keep it ready.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 0.5 minute. Add urad dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves and green chilli, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the diced chow chow, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well, add the water and cover the kadai. Cook on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the chow chow is tender but not mashed.
Chow ChowTurmeric PowderSaltWater
4
Open the kadai and cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the extra water dries. Add the grated coconut and mix gently.
Coconut (Grated)
5
Cook uncovered on low flame for 2 minutes until the coconut is warmed through and the palya is dry. Turn off the flame and serve with rice.

Before you start

How long does Seemebadanekayi Palya take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Seemebadanekayi Palya serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Seemebadanekayi Palya vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Seemebadanekayi Palya spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Seemebadanekayi Palya?: 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Chow Chow, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Seemebadanekayi Palya?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Seemebadanekayi Palya?: About 88 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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