Grean beans and Peas Palya / Sabzi / Stir-fry

Sabzi or stir fry prepared in Karnataka is called "Palya". Today , I present to you a palya based on the Udupi cuisine. Green beans and green peas are cooked and then flavored with an aromatic coconut, cashew nut and spice blend.

Try this playa / stirfry in your next meal. One bite and I am sure you will fall in love with it.Besides being extremely tasty, this dish is also gluten free and vegan. Palyas of these type are a normal affair in a typical meal of Dakshina kannada. A palya , rasam and rice combo is a simple  yet the most satisfying meal:)

INGREDIENTS :
Note: All measurements are based on the US measuring cup and spoon sizes where 1 cup = 235 ml

• Green beans : 1.5 cups (chopped)
• Green peas : 1.5 cups (fresh or frozen)
• Cashews : 1/4 cup
• Fresh shredded coconut : 0.5 cups (If using frozen, thaw before using)
• Jaggery : 2 tsp (powdered) (or as per taste)
• Dry Byadgi chilies : 2 +2
• Cumin seeds / jeera : 0.5 tsp
• Oil : 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds / rai : 1 tsp
• Chana dal / Split chickpeas : 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder / Haldi : 0.5 tsp
• Curry leaves : 6-7
• Salt as per taste.

PROCEDURE:

• Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When hot, add the mustard seeds, chana dal , Byadgi chilies (2 nos). When the seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves.

• Add the green beans and green peas. Add the turmeric powder, salt, jaggery powder and 0.5 cup of water. Mix and cook covered on medium heat.

• While the vegetables are cooking, blend together cashews, 2 Byadgi chilies (increase the number of chilies for more spice), shredded coconut and cumin seeds.

• Once the vegetables are cooked, add the blended  coconut mixture.Mix and cook for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat.

• Serve with rice or roti.