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), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 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?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

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.

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Pachai Payiru Kulambu

Name: Pachai Payiru Kulambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: as needed Water; 150 grams Green Moong Dal (broken); 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Coriander Seeds; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 7 cloves Garlic; 5 cup Water; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli; as needed Water; 2 tsp Salt

40 min
mild
Serves 6
18 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Pachai Payiru Masiyal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

15 items

6 people

Wateras needed
Green Moong Dal (broken)150 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Garlic7 cloves
Water5 cup
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Green Chilli2
Wateras needed
Salt2 tsp

Contains: groundnut.

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	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
WaterGreen Moong Dal (broken)
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
Groundnut oilMustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leavesGreen ChilliWaterSalt

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), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 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?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
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

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