Chilkavarekalu playa

In today’s blog, I am going to share the recipe for the Chilkavarekalu playa. In north Karnataka, people also call it Challarikayi palya. It is power-packed with high protein and. healthy fibers in it. It is a very healthy and tasty side dish for Jowar roti, Chapati, or rice.It takes only 15 minutes to prepare it. Now, without any delay, let’s jump into the recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp Oil

2 tbsp Oil

1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds

1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds

3 to 4 Green chilies

4 to 5 curry leaves

1 small onion

1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 

1 tbsp Salt

1 &1/2 tbsp of Niger seeds powder 

Instructions with Images

Wash the Chilkavarekalu with salt and water thrice.

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Remove both edges of it 

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Now cut them into small pieces.

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In a frying pan, add the pieces and add 1 tbsp Oil

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Add 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds

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add 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds and let them splatter

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Now, add 3 to 4 Green chilies cut into pieces

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Now, add 4 to 5 curry leaves

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And, add 1 small onion cut into small dice, and saute well.

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Now add roasted Chilkavarekalu and mix everything well

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Add 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 

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And add 1 tbsp Salt, according to taste

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Mix everything well

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Now add 1 &1/2 tbsp of Niger seeds powder 

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Mix well

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Add little water and cook for 5 minutes.

 

Now the tasty Challarikayi palya is ready

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You can enjoy Chilkavarekalu playa with Jowar roti, chapati ragi roti, and boiled rice as a side dish. It tastes very unique and yummy. Please give it a try and enjoy it with your friends and family. If you like the recipe, please like share, and comment. See you in the next recipe blog.
Happy Eating!