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, 2 tsp Gingelly Oil, 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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Pirandai Chutney

Name: Pirandai Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tsp Gingelly Oil; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 3 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Tamarind; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 cup Pirandai; 2 tbsp Coconut, Grated; ¼ tsp Rock Salt; 2 tsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Chana Dal; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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

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Also known as pirandai thogayal · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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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 items

4 people

Gingelly Oil4 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Green Chilli3
Tamarind1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Pirandai1 cup
Coconut, Grated2 tbsp
Rock Salt¼ tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Contains: sesame.

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	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

Chettinad Masala
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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.
Gingelly OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliTamarindCuminCoriander Seeds
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!
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsChana DalCurry leaves

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, 2 tsp Gingelly Oil, 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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