Pirandai Chutney
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Pirandai chutney: pirandai, or adamant creeper, sauteed with shallots and tamarind, ground with coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 min, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
12 itemsCoriander Seeds1 tsp
Pirandai1 cup
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Gingelly Oil4 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli3
Tamarind1 tsp
Coconut, Grated2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Rock Salt¼ tsp
Contains: sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 113kcal | 452kcal |
| Protein | 2.2g | 8.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 48g |
| Fat | 6.7g | 27g |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 14g |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for pirandai
Method
- 1
String the Pirandai and cut it into small pieces. In a kadhai, pour oil, add the shallots, and green chillies, and saute on a moderate flame for 2 minutes or until the shallots turn translucent. Add the tamarind, cumin seeds and coriander seeds, saute on a moderate flame until the raw flavour disappears (around 3-4 minutes), and set aside.
Coriander SeedsGingelly OilSmall Onion (Shallots)CuminGreen ChilliTamarind
- 2
In the same kadhai, add the cut Pirandai and saute on a medium heat until it turns golden brown, around 6 minutes. Then add the grated coconut and saute for 30 seconds. Transfer all the ingredients into a blender along with salt and blend into a paste. Add water when required.
PirandaiCoconutRock Salt
- 3
Enjoy with steaming hot idlis!
Curry leavesGingelly OilMustard SeedsChana Dal
Before you start
- How long does Pirandai Chutney take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Pirandai Chutney serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Pirandai Chutney vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Pirandai Chutney 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 Pirandai Chutney?
- 1 cup Pirandai, 2 tbsp Coconut, 1 tsp Tamarind, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Pirandai Chutney?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Pirandai Chutney?
- About 113 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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