How long does Peerkangai Poriyal take?

27 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 17 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Peerkangai Poriyal serve?

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

Is Peerkangai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Peerkangai 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 Peerkangai Poriyal?

5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Ridge Gourd, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Peerkangai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Peerkangai Poriyal?

About 100 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Peerkangai Poriyal

Name: Peerkangai Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 500 grams Ridge Gourd; 30 ml Water, For Cooking; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

27 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 17 min

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Also known as turai ki sabzi, beerakaya fry, heerekayi palya, peerkangai curry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Peerkangai poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of ridge gourd 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

11 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Salt¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Ridge Gourd500 grams
Water, For Cooking30 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 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	100kcal	400kcal
Protein	2.5g	10g
Carbohydrate	10g	41g
Fat	6.1g	24g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	3.6g	14g

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the ridge gourd and curry leaves. Peel the ridge gourd and cut it into small cubes. Chop the onion, slit the green chilli and grate the coconut.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for half a minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for half a minute until they splutter. Add the urad dal, green chilli and curry leaves, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Green ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the onion and salt. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion turns soft and lightly golden.
OnionSalt
4
Add turmeric powder, ridge gourd and water. Mix, cover and cook on low flame for 7 to 8 minutes until the ridge gourd is soft but still holds its shape. Open and cook for 2 more minutes until the extra water dries up.
Turmeric PowderRidge GourdWater
5
Add the grated coconut and mix gently. Cook on low flame for 1 minute until the poriyal is dry, then switch off the flame.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Peerkangai Poriyal take?: 27 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 17 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Peerkangai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Peerkangai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Peerkangai 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 Peerkangai Poriyal?: 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Ridge Gourd, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Peerkangai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Peerkangai Poriyal?: About 100 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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