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Soppu Palya Recipe | Postpartum Recipes

Soppu palya and menasina saaru is the most common meal served to new moms after childbirth. Soppu palya is nothing but greens that are simply stir fried with onion. After childbirth, it is advised to eat less of spices and more of fibers and nutrients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • 2 bunch Palak leaves
  • 1 no. Onion
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder

To Temper

  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • few Curry leaves

Instructions

  • Clean the greens and chop them finely. In a pan, add ghee, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Sauté till cumin turns bit brown.
    soppu palya step 1
  • Next, add chopped onion and sauté till turns translucent.
    soppu palya step 2
  • Add the chopped greens, salt and pepper powder. Mix well and cook covered.
    soppu palya step 3
  • Within 10 minutes, the greens would have cooked. Switch off and serve hot.
    soppu palya step 4
  • Soppu palya for nursing mothers is ready to be served.