How long does Pudalangai Poriyal take?

34 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 19 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pudalangai Poriyal serve?

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

Is Pudalangai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pudalangai 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 Pudalangai Poriyal?

2 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudalangai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pudalangai Poriyal?

About 70 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Pudalangai PoriyalCook

Pudalangai Poriyal

Name: Pudalangai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, Chopped; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 30 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

34 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 19 min

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Also known as pudalangai thoran · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Pudalangai poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of snake gourd with onion, green chilli and coconut. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, Chopped2
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated30 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	70kcal	280kcal
Protein	1g	4g
Carbohydrate	5g	20g
Fat	5.3g	21g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the snake gourd and trimming both ends. Halve it lengthwise, remove the seeds and soft pith, and cut it into small pieces. Finely chop the onion, slit the green chilli and grate the coconut. Rinse the curry leaves and keep all the ingredients ready.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 1 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 fry on medium flame for 3 minutes until soft. Add the turmeric powder, salt, snake gourd and water, and mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for 9 minutes until the snake gourd is tender but not mushy.
OnionTurmeric PowderSaltSnake Gourd/ PodalangaWater
4
Remove the lid and cook on medium flame for 3 minutes until the extra water dries up. Add the grated coconut and stir on low flame for 1 minute until evenly mixed. Switch off when the poriyal looks dry.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Pudalangai Poriyal take?: 34 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 19 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pudalangai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pudalangai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pudalangai 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 Pudalangai Poriyal?: 2 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudalangai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pudalangai Poriyal?: About 70 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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