Basale Soppina palya / Malabar spinach curry (dry)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

Content	Quantity	Comment
Basale soppu / Malabar spinach	1 bunch	Cleaned
Oil	2 tbsp
Jeera	1 tsp
Mustard	1 tsp
Dried red chillies	2-3 broken
Curry leaves	1 sprig
Onion	1 medium	Chopped
Coconut	½ cup
Salt	To taste
Sugar	¼ tsp
Turmeric	¼ tsp
Jeera powder	1 tsp

Method:

Chop the basale soppu and soak in water for 5minutes. Drain and run through cold water. Set aside.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add mustard. Once it starts popping, add jeera, curry leaves, dried red chillies and saute for a minute. Add the chopped onion and saute till translucent. Add the chopped basale, turmeric, salt, sugar and mix well. Cook covered till the basale is soft. Add jeera powder, coconut and mix well. Cook covered for a minute more on low flame.

Serve with rice, roti, chapatti, dosa,….

Note:

Basale is soaked in water to remove the stickiness and any mud particles.

Tip:

You can use harive/amaranthus leaves for this recipe.