Sabbasige Soppu Palya (Dill Leaves Stir Fry With Moong Daal)

Dill leaves are also called as 'Sabbasige soppu' in Kannada . Its flavor and aroma are quite distinct which few people may like and others dislike. It is considered very healthy and has several health benefits of it's own. My mom usually prepares dosa with these leaves. I had learned this recipe from one of my roommate who was from Hubli. She prepared this dish quite often as a side-dish with roti.

This dish is very easy to prepare and healthy as well.

Ingredients :

1. Dill leaves / Sabbasige soppu - 1 bunch ( washed and finely chopped)
2. Hesaru bele / moong dal -   3 tbsp ( soaked in water for 10 - 15 minutes )
2. Garlic clove - 10-12 ( crushed )
3. Chilly powder - 1-2 tsp
4. Turmeric powder - A pinch
5. Salt - to taste
6. Oil - 1-2 tbsp

Method of preparation :

Heat Oil in a thick bottom kadai . Add crushed garlic and fry till the garlic turns brown.

Add finely chopped dill leaves and soaked hesaru bele / moong dal.

Add red chilly powder , turmeric and salt. Adjust the salt and chilly powder as required.

 Add little water and cook on medium flame till the leaves and dal are completely cooked.
Serve hot as a side-dish with chapati/ roti or rice.

Time of preparation : 15 minutes
Cooking time          :  20 minutes

X-Factor :

• Dill leaves are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It also contains traces of folate, iron, calcium and manganese.
• It aids digestion, improves immune system, provides relief from diarrhea and dysentery, maintain menstrual cycles and also helps to control diabetes.
• It reduces risk of cancer and protects from arthritis.
• Moong dal is a rich source of  protein and dietary fibre. It also helps to decrease high cholesterol.
• Garlic is a good source of Vitamin B6, C, B1, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorous.
• Garlic helps in lowering triglyceride and total cholesterol.

Paneer Chilly

Ingredients:

Paneer ( Cottage Cheese)

Capsicum
Onion
Grated ginger
Garlic cut into small pieces
Green chilly
Capsicum
Soya sauce
Spring Onion
Cornflour paste - 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with water
Salt
Cooking Oil 

Ingredients for batter:

Corn flour
Maida or All purpose flour
Soya sauce
Chilli powder
Salt

Method of Preparation:

Mix together all the ingredients mentioned for batter in a bowl by adding little water. Dip the paneer pieces in the batter and deep fry in cooking oil till the paneer is golden brown.

Now heat oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic, green chillies , onion and saute over a high flame till onion turns golden brown. Add capsicum and saute for few more seconds.

Mix 2 tbsp of corn flour with little water to form a smooth paste. Add soya sauce, salt and cornflour paste to the above mixture. Allow the mixture to boil for a minute . Add the fried paneer pieces and mix well.

Garnish with finely chopped spring onions and serve hot.