How long does Thakkali pachadi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thakkali pachadi serve?

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

Is Thakkali pachadi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thakkali pachadi 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 Thakkali pachadi?

4 Tomato, ½ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Chana Dal, 80 grams Onion, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thakkali pachadi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thakkali pachadi?

About 249 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thakkali pachadi

Name: Thakkali pachadi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Moong Dal; ½ cup Chana Dal; 2 cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Urad Dal (split); ¼ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 80 grams Onion, Slices; 4 Tomato, Cubes; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 4
42 people cooked this

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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5 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 pachadi, parupu kulambu, pappu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Vegan Low fat Dairy-free

Thakkali pachadi, a Tamil Nadu tomato dal curry of moong and chana dal, onion and tomato with cumin. Mild, serves 4, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Moong Dal½ cup
Chana Dal½ cup
Water2 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Urad Dal (split)¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Onion, Slices80 grams
Tomato, Cubes4
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Contains: wheat.

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	249kcal	996kcal
Protein	13g	54g
Carbohydrate	39g	156g
Fat	5g	20g
Fibre	10g	42g
Sugar	3.7g	15g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

1
Wash and cook toor dal with water and turmeric, until soft.
Moong DalChana DalWaterTurmeric Powder
2
Add urad dal and cumin seeds; fry till light golden. Add hing, curry leaves, and onion, sauté till soft.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)CuminAsafoetidaDry Red Chilli
3
Add tomatoes and cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
OnionTomato
4
Add cooked dal, red chilli powder,salt ; mix well and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderSalt
5
Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off flame. Serve hot with rice or dosa.
Coriander LeavesCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Thakkali pachadi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thakkali pachadi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thakkali pachadi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thakkali pachadi 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 Thakkali pachadi?: 4 Tomato, ½ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Chana Dal, 80 grams Onion, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thakkali pachadi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thakkali pachadi?: About 249 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.