Hurulikayi Palya

Method

1. 1

   Prepare horse gram: Wash 1 cup hurulikayi (horse gram). Soak overnight. Pressure cook with 2 cups water for 5-6 whistles until tender. Drain.

2. 2

   Make tempering: Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds — when they pop add 1 tsp urad dal and fry golden.

3. 3

   Add aromatics: Add 2 dried red chillies, 1 sprig curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida.

4. 4

   Add shallots and green chilli: Add 5 sliced shallots and 2 green chillies. Cook 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add cooked horse gram: Add drained cooked horse gram. Toss to coat in the tempered oil.

6. 6

   Add spices: Add half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder and salt. Toss and cook 3-4 minutes.

7. 7

   Dry out: Cook on high heat 2-3 minutes until completely dry.

8. 8

   Add fresh coconut: Add 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut. Toss on high heat 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add lemon: Squeeze half a lemon over the palya. Toss gently.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Hurulikayi palya is a protein-rich Karnataka stir fry. Serve with steamed rice, sambar and rasam.