How long does Senai Kizhangu Varuval take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Senai Kizhangu Varuval serve?

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

Is Senai Kizhangu Varuval vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Senai Kizhangu Varuval 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 Senai Kizhangu Varuval?

500 grams Yam, ½ cup Coconut Paste, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Senai Kizhangu Varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Senai Kizhangu Varuval?

About 328 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Senai Kizhangu VaruvalCook

Senai Kizhangu Varuval

Name: Senai Kizhangu Varuval
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: For boiling Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 500 grams Yam, Diced; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Water; ½ cup Coconut Paste; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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

Also known as suran fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Senai kizhangu varuval: yam cubes deep-fried and cooked dry with onion tomato masala and coconut paste. A mild Tamil Nadu dish for 4, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

WaterFor boiling
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Yam, Diced500 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Chopped2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Water¼ cup
Coconut Paste½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp

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	328kcal	1312kcal
Protein	3.8g	15g
Carbohydrate	39g	154g
Fat	20g	79g
Fibre	7.9g	32g
Sugar	5g	20g

Method

1
To a pan, add water, salt and turmeric powder. Bring it to a boil. Add the diced senai kizhangu and boil for 4 minutes and strain it immediately.
WaterSaltTurmeric PowderYam
2
Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry the senai kizhangu till it becomes golden brown and crispy.
Oil
3
Heat a pan, add oil. Add mustard, fennel, green chillies and curry leaves. Let them crackle.
OilMustard SeedsFennel SeedsGreen ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns light brown.
Onion
5
Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a few seconds. Add the tomatoes and masalas and mix till the tomatoes turn soft.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
6
Add a little water and mix well. Add the fried senai kizhangu and mix well.
Water
7
Add the coconut paste, salt and garam masala. mix well. Keep mixing till it becomes a dry and crispy mixture. Keep scraping the residue off the bottom of the pan. Finish with chopped coriander leaves and turn off the flame. Serve it hot along with rice.
Coconut PasteSaltGaram Masala PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Senai Kizhangu Varuval take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Senai Kizhangu Varuval serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Senai Kizhangu Varuval vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Senai Kizhangu Varuval 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 Senai Kizhangu Varuval?: 500 grams Yam, ½ cup Coconut Paste, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Senai Kizhangu Varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Senai Kizhangu Varuval?: About 328 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.