How long does Parangikai Poriyal take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parangikai Poriyal serve?

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

Is Parangikai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Parangikai Poriyal 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 Parangikai Poriyal?

2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 400 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parangikai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parangikai Poriyal?

About 136 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parangikai Poriyal

Name: Parangikai Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Chana Dal; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, Halved; 1 grams Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 400 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 80 ml Water, For Cooking; 15 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as pumpkin poriyal, parangikai curry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Parangikai poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of yellow pumpkin with onion, green chilli and coconut. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Halved2 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes400 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Water, For Cooking80 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated15 grams

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	136kcal	544kcal
Protein	2.2g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	12g	48g
Fat	9.6g	38g
Fibre	1.9g	7.6g
Sugar	4.3g	17g

Method

1
Get ready by washing the yellow pumpkin well. Peel it, remove the seeds and hard skin, then cut it into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the onion, slit the green chillies, halve the dry red chillies and grate the coconut. Wash the curry leaves.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle for 30 seconds. Add urad dal, chana dal and dry red chillies; fry for 1 minute until the dals turn light golden. Add the curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds until crisp.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana DalDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add onion and green chillies. Sauté on medium flame for 3 minutes until the onion turns soft. Add pumpkin, turmeric powder and salt, then stir for 1 minute until the pieces are coated.
OnionGreen ChilliYellow PumpkinTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Pour in water and cover the kadai. Cook on low flame for 6 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the pumpkin is tender and splits easily when pressed with a spatula. Do not mash the pieces.
Water
5
Open the kadai and cook on medium flame for 1 minute until any water is absorbed. Add grated coconut and mix gently for 1 minute until it is warmed through. Switch off and serve as a dry side.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Parangikai Poriyal take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parangikai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parangikai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Parangikai Poriyal 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 Parangikai Poriyal?: 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 400 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parangikai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parangikai Poriyal?: About 136 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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