How long does Kaadai Varuval & Soup take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kaadai Varuval & Soup serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kaadai Varuval & Soup spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kaadai Varuval & Soup?

4 Quail, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 Basil Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaadai Varuval & Soup?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kaadai Varuval & Soup?

About 121 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kaadai Varuval & Soup

Name: Kaadai Varuval & Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Water; 4 Quail; 1 Basil Leaves; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 Onion, Slices; 2 Tomato, Slices; 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Onion, Slices; 4 cloves Garlic, Slices; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, Crushed

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Quail, Kaadai Soup · Non-veg · Dry sides, Soups & Salads

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Kaadai varuval and soup: quail pressure-cooked for soup, then shredded and fried with garlic, fennel and chilli. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Water2 cup
Quail4
Basil Leaves1
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Salt2¼ tsp
Onion, Slices2
Tomato, Slices2
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Garlic, Slices4 cloves
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Black Peppercorns, Crushed½ tsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	121kcal	484kcal
Protein	1.8g	7.2g
Carbohydrate	10g	42g
Fat	8.2g	33g
Fibre	2.5g	10g
Sugar	3.5g	14g

Cookd masalas for quail

Method

1
In a preasure cooker add water, quail, bay leaf, turmeric powder, salt ,onion and tomato. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles, on a medium heat.Once pressure downs open the lid and separate the quail.
WaterQuailBasil LeavesTurmeric PowderSaltOnionTomato
2
Transfer the soup to a bowl and now shred the quail after it cools down.
3
In a pan add oil, urad dal, fennel seeds and saute for a few seconds. Add onion, garlic and saute until it turns golden brown. Add the quail, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and saute until it becomes crispy.
Groundnut oilUrad Dal (split)Fennel SeedsOnionGarlicRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Add curry leaves and pepper powder to the bowl and serve it with hot rice along with the soup.
Curry leavesBlack Peppercorns

Before you start

How long does Kaadai Varuval & Soup take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kaadai Varuval & Soup serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kaadai Varuval & Soup vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kaadai Varuval & Soup spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kaadai Varuval & Soup?: 4 Quail, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 Basil Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaadai Varuval & Soup?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kaadai Varuval & Soup?: About 121 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.