## Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe – Long Brinjal In Spicy Coconut Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe – Long Brinjal In Spicy Coconut Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Karnataka Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 65 minutes
**Cuisine:** Karnataka
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe – Long Brinjal In Spicy Coconut Recipe:
* 4 Long Green Brinjal – cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* Salt – to taste
* Sesame (Gingelly) Oil – for cooking
* 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 3 Byadagi Dried Chillies
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe – Long Brinjal In Spicy Coconut Recipe:
1. prepare all the ingredients and keep it ready.
2. To begin we will first roast and grind the ingredients in the “Masala to Grind”.
3. Heat a small skillet, roast the chana dal on low heat until it is golden brown.
4. Once roasted, stir in the coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks and dry red chilli and roast until you get the aroma of coriander seeds.
5. Cool the mixture and grind to make a fine powder.
6. Heat a skillet with oil, add teaspoon of mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
7. Add in the asafoetida, curry leaves and stir for a few seconds.
8. Add the chopped brinjal, sprinkle some salt, turmeric powder, cover the pan and cook the brinjal until it has softened.
9. Once the brinjal has softened stir in the grated coconut along with the ground masala mix.
10. Combine and saute the ingredients well and simmer until the masalas are well incorporated into the Badanekayi (brinjal).
11. Add water if required if the palya becomes too dry.
12. Close the lid and cook the Badanekayi Palya and make sure to keep sauteing the gravy at regular intervals.
13. Once done serve warm.
14. Serve the Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe as a side dish along with some Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice to make it a complete meal.
### Tips for the Best Karnataka Style Badanekayi Palya Recipe – Long Brinjal In Spicy Coconut Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
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