Karchikayi Palya

In today’s blog, I will share the recipe for Karchikayi palya. It is one of the unique vegetables curry in North Karnataka. It is mostly available in the monsoon seasons of North Karnataka. I still remember, whenever I used to go to the market with my father, he used to buy these vegetables in large quantities. Because everyone in our home loves it and also it found very rare. Women from Villages go to the forest nearby to collect and sell them. It has high demand because of its health benefits. It helps in reducing kidney stones, diabetes, and stomach-related issues. So, without any delay let’s get into the recipe.

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Ingredients 

250-gram Karchikayi 
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds 
1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Coriander leaves 
5-6 crushed garlic
1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 
1/2 tbsp Salt as per taste
1 tbsp Niger seeds powder 

Instructions with Images 

In a pan add 250 grams of Karchikayi 

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Add 1tbsp Oil and roast it well

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Transfer the karchikayi to a plate

Karchikayi palya

In a pan, add 1 tbsp oil

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Add 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds 

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Add 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds

Karchikayi palya

Next, add 5-6 crushed garlic 

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Now, add 2 tbsp Coriander leaves and saute

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Add the roasted karchikayi and mix everything well 

Karchikayi palya

Add 1/4 th tbsp Turmeric powder 

Karchikayi palya recipe

1/2 tbsp Salt and mix everything well 

Karchikayi palya recipe

Now, add 1 tbsp Red chili powder and mix

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Lastly, add 1 tbsp Niger seeds powder 

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Mix everything well 

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Now, our healthy and tasty Karchikayi palya is ready.

Karchikayi palya recipe

Enjoy it with Jowar roti, Ragi rotti, or Akki rotti for the beat combination. It doesn’t taste good with chapati. It’s very healthy to consume it fresh. It tastes a bit bitter but tasty. That’s the uniqueness of This palya. Do give this a try. If you liked the recipe, Please share it with your friends and family.
Happy Eating!