How long does Paccha Payaru Vadai take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paccha Payaru Vadai serve?

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

Is Paccha Payaru Vadai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paccha Payaru Vadai 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 Paccha Payaru Vadai?

1 cup Moong Dal, 2 Green Chilli, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paccha Payaru Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paccha Payaru Vadai?

About 192 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paccha Payaru Vadai

Name: Paccha Payaru Vadai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kongunadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Moong Dal; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 3 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Green Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cumin; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; For Deep Frying Oil

35 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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3 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 Pacha Payiru Vadai, Pacha Payaru Vadai, Moong Dal Vada · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

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Kongu-style paccha payaru vadai of soaked green moong ground with shallots, chillies, garlic and cumin. Mild, serves 6, 35 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Pongal, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

6 people

Moong Dal1 cup
Small Onion (Shallots)25
Dry Red Chilli3
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic3 cloves
Salt1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	192kcal	1152kcal
Protein	10g	62g
Carbohydrate	31g	185g
Fat	3.4g	20g
Fibre	8.1g	49g
Sugar	3.6g	22g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Method

1
Remove the skin of the split and soaked green moong using your palms under running water and set aside. In a mixer jar add shallots, dry red chillies, green chillies, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and cumin seeds. Blend it into a coarse paste. Add the de-skinned moong dal to the prepared paste and blend into a coarse paste.
Moong DalSmall Onion (Shallots)Dry Red ChilliGreen ChilliCurry leavesGarlicSaltCumin
2
Add the sliced shallots and coriander leaves to the prepared paste and mix thoroughly.
Small Onion (Shallots)Coriander Leaves
3
Shape it into small vadais and deep fry on a moderate flame for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Paccha Payaru Vadai take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paccha Payaru Vadai serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paccha Payaru Vadai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paccha Payaru Vadai 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 Paccha Payaru Vadai?: 1 cup Moong Dal, 2 Green Chilli, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paccha Payaru Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paccha Payaru Vadai?: About 192 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.