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

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

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: 50 grams Coconut, Slices; 250 grams Cluster Beans; 1 Tomato, Chopped; 250 grams Beans; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 250 grams Chana Dal; 2 cup Water; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; For Grinding Water; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Onion, Chopped; 8 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split)

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

Dal Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving424 cal

Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

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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.

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for4 servings

Coconut, Slices50 grams
Cluster Beans250 grams
Tomato, Chopped1
Beans250 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Water4 cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Chana Dal250 grams
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
WaterFor Grinding
Cinnamon1 inch
Onion, Chopped1
Garlic8 cloves
Salt1.5 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	424kcal	1696kcal
Protein	18g	72g
Carbohydrate	58g	232g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	15g	61g
Sugar	5.3g	21g

Cookd masalas for cluster beans

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Sambar Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
Wash and soak the channa dal for 8 hours. Now pressure cook the channa dal for 3 whistles on a medium flame.
Cluster BeansChana DalWater
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.
TomatoBeansRed Chilli PowderCinnamonOnionGarlicSaltSunflower OilUrad Dal (split)
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, 50 grams Coconut, 250 grams Chana Dal, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 250 grams Beans, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothavarangai Kondai Varuval?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
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!