Khanavali Part 5: Madike Kal Palya

Now for the last part of Khanavali series. The madike Kal Palya. Unlike the Huli/dal/Sambar meals, this meal till now has no protein component apart from the yogurt. So generally north Kannadigas do have a lentil in their meal, mostly raw salads or sparsely cooked palya. This is a sprouted Moth dal Palya.

You will need,
Sprouted Moth/ Madike Kal 1/5 cups
Khara Masale 1 tbsp
Onion medium 1 chopped
Coconut powder (coconut paste) 3 tbsp
Green chillies 2-3
Garlic 2 cloves
Curry leaves 5-6
Oil 2 tsp
Hing a dash
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Jeera 1/2 tsp
Fresh Coriander a handful
Salt to taste
Lime juice to taste

Method

• Heat oil. Throw in the mustard seeds, Jeera, Hing and curry leaves.
  
• Once the spluttering stops, toss in the chopped onions, grated garlic and chillies.
  
• Cook till the onions are soft.
• Now throw in the moth dal. Add the khara masale, coconut and about half a cup of water.
• Cover and cook till the moth dal is tender but still firm. (al dente!)
• Adjust salt and sqeeze some lime juice, finish with fresh coriander.
  
• Serve with hot Jowar rottis!