How long does Parangikai pulikari take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parangikai pulikari serve?

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

Is Parangikai pulikari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Parangikai pulikari 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 Parangikai pulikari?

100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 10 grams Tamarind, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 70 grams Onion, 60 grams Tomato, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parangikai pulikari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parangikai pulikari?

About 323 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parangikai pulikari

Name: Parangikai pulikari
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 10 grams Tamarind; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 70 grams Onion, Cubes; 60 grams Tomato, Slices; 100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1½ cup Water; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1/4 cup Water

50 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min

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

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Parangikai pulikari cooks yellow pumpkin in tamarind with a coconut, onion and tomato paste. A medium-spicy Tamil Nadu curry for 2, 50 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Tamarind10 grams
Water2¼ cup
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Oil1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Cubes70 grams
Tomato, Slices60 grams
Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes100 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Coconut (Grated)1 cup

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	323kcal	646kcal
Protein	3.9g	7.8g
Carbohydrate	21g	43g
Fat	26g	53g
Fibre	7g	14g
Sugar	9.5g	19g

Cookd masalas for yellow pumpkin

Method

1
In a bowl add tamarind , water and let it soak for 15 minutes and extract tamarind puree.
TamarindWater
2
In a kadai add oil, urad dal, fenugreek seeds and let it fry for a few seconds. Now add the onion, tomato and saute it for 5 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Now remove half the mixture from the kadai and add it to the mixer jar
Coconut OilOilUrad Dal (split)Fenugreek SeedsOnionTomato
3
Now blend the ingredients in the mixer jar along with the grated coconut. Blend into a fine paste.
Yellow PumpkinRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
4
In the same kadai add the pumpkin and saute it for 2 minutes. Add red chili powder, salt and mix it well. Add water, cover and cook it for 7 - 8 minutes on a medium flame.
Coconut (Grated)Water
5
Now open the kadai, add the coconut paste and simmer it for 2 minutes. Now add the tamarind puree and simmer it for 5 minutes.

Before you start

How long does Parangikai pulikari take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parangikai pulikari serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parangikai pulikari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Parangikai pulikari 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 Parangikai pulikari?: 100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 10 grams Tamarind, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 70 grams Onion, 60 grams Tomato, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parangikai pulikari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parangikai pulikari?: About 323 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.