How long does Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval take?

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

How many people does Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval serve?

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

Is Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval 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 Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?

250 grams Cluster Beans, 250 grams Chana Dal, 50 grams Coconut, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 250 grams Beans, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?

About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval

Name: Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Chana Dal; 2 cup Water; 250 grams Cluster Beans; 50 grams Coconut, Slices; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; For Grinding Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 Onion, Chopped; 8 cloves Garlic; 1 Tomato, Chopped; 250 grams Beans; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as Kondakadali Masal, Kothavaranga Kondakadalai Masal, Kothavarangayum Kondakadalayum · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

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Kothavarangai kondai varuval, cluster beans and chana in a coconut fennel masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Chana Dal250 grams
Water4 cup
Cluster Beans250 grams
Coconut, Slices50 grams
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
WaterFor Grinding
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Onion, Chopped1
Garlic8 cloves
Tomato, Chopped1
Beans250 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

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	424kcal	1696kcal
Protein	18g	72g
Carbohydrate	58g	232g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	15g	61g
Sugar	5.3g	21g

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Method

1
Wash and soak the channa dal for 8 hours. Now pressure cook the channa dal for 3 whistles on a medium flame.
Chana DalWaterCluster Beans
2
Add coconut and fennel seeds to a mixer and blend into a paste.
CoconutFennel SeedsWater
3
In a kadai, heat oil and add cinnamon, onion, and garlic. Sauté for a minute. Now add tomato, cluster beans, red chili powder, and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
OilCinnamonUrad Dal (split)OnionGarlicTomatoBeansRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Add water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Water
5
Open the pot, add the soaked and cooked channa dal along with the coconut paste. Add some water and simmer until everything combines well. Finally, add curry leaves and serve hot with your meal.
WaterCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval 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 Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?: 250 grams Cluster Beans, 250 grams Chana Dal, 50 grams Coconut, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 250 grams Beans, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?: About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookOctober 2025
vera level bro didn't had this kothavaranga tasty😋my Family loves it so much thank you so much 😍
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A Cookd cookNovember 2025
unexpectedly delicious!