Kaalan Poondu Varuval
- 25 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Kaalan poondu varuval, a mushroom and garlic fry with ground pepper, coriander, fennel and curry leaves. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, 25 minutes, with video.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mushroom, Slices250 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water½ cup
Contains: sesame, mushroom.
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 | 135kcal | 540kcal |
| Protein | 4.1g | 16g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 49g |
| Fat | 9.2g | 37g |
| Fibre | 3.4g | 14g |
| Sugar | 3g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for garlic
Method
In a pan saute black peppercorn, coriander seeds & cumin seeds separately, once aromatic take off flame and cool. In the same pan add sauf and curry leaves, saute until the curry leaves are dry. Blend into a fine powder.
In a pan over medium high heat add cumin seeds, once spluttering add chopped garlic and saute until golden brown. Add whole garlic cloves and saute for 2 minutes. Add your mushrooms, saute until combined, cover with lid and cook. Open the lid and let the water evaporate. Add the shallots and saute until translucent.
Add the curry leaves and saute until combined. Add the masala powder and saute well. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt and saute to ensure it doesn't burn. Add water and mix to bring everything together. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy.
Before you start
- How long does Kaalan Poondu Varuval take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kaalan Poondu Varuval serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kaalan Poondu Varuval vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kaalan Poondu Varuval spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Kaalan Poondu Varuval?
- 250 grams Mushroom, 1 tbsp Garlic, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, ½ tbsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaalan Poondu Varuval?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kaalan Poondu Varuval?
- About 135 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
SandhiyaAugust 2024
Tried this recipe and it came out well!
