Pachai Payiru Kulambu
Also known as Pachai Payiru Masiyal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalVeganGluten-freeDairy-free
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Pachai payiru kulambu: green moong dal pressure-cooked and simmered with shallots and a cumin and garlic paste. Mild, serves 6, 40 min plus soaking, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
15 itemsSmall Onion (Shallots)15
Wateras needed
Salt2 tsp
- Green Moong Dal (broken)150 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Garlic7 cloves
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Green Chilli2
Contains: groundnut.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 148kcal | 888kcal |
| Protein | 7.5g | 45g |
| Carbohydrate | 22g | 134g |
| Fat | 3.7g | 22g |
| Fibre | 6.1g | 37g |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 14g |
Method
- 1
Soak the dal for 1 hour
Green Moong Dal (broken)Water
- 2
Grind Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Dried Red Chilli and Garlic together in a mixer grinder
CuminCoriander SeedsDry Red ChilliGarlic
- 3
Cook the broken Green Moong Dal along with turmeric powder in a pressure cooker for 5 whistles
WaterTurmeric Powder
- 4
In a pot, add groundnut oil, and add mustard seed, shallots, Curry leaves and green chilli Add the ground spices and garlic, and continue to saute Add the cooked dal, and simmer until everything comes together
Small Onion (Shallots)WaterSaltGroundnut oilMustard SeedsCurry leavesGreen Chilli
Before you start
- How long does Pachai Payiru Kulambu take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Pachai Payiru Kulambu serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Pachai Payiru Kulambu vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Pachai Payiru Kulambu 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 Pachai Payiru Kulambu?
- 150 grams Green Moong Dal (broken), 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Pachai Payiru Kulambu?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Pachai Payiru Kulambu?
- About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookJune 2026
If it is whole dal need to leave more whistle
