How long does Veg Kizhi Parotta take?

1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Veg Kizhi Parotta serve?

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

Is Veg Kizhi Parotta vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Veg Kizhi Parotta 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 Veg Kizhi Parotta?

6 Parotta, ½ cup Beans, ½ cup Cauliflower, 1 Potato, 1 Carrot, 2 Banana Leaf, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Kizhi Parotta?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Veg Kizhi Parotta?

About 753 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Veg Kizhi Parotta

Name: Veg Kizhi Parotta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Ingredients: 5 Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ½ cup Hot Water; ½ cup Coconut, Grated; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 Potato, Diced; 1 Carrot, Diced; ½ cup Beans, Chopped; ½ cup Cauliflower, Florets; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 3 cup Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 100 grams Mushroom, Quartered

70 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 40 min

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

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Veg kizhi parotta: parottas layered with vegetable salna and mushroom paneer masala, cooked in a banana leaf. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 70 minutes, video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

35 items

4 people

Cashew (half)5
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Hot Water½ cup
Coconut, Grated½ cup
Oil5 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Green Cardamom2
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Red Chilli Powder2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Salt2¼ tsp
Potato, Diced1
Carrot, Diced1
Beans, Chopped½ cup
Cauliflower, Florets½ cup
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Water3 cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mushroom, Quartered100 grams
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Paneer, Diced200 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 tbsp
Banana Leaf2
Parotta, Cooked6
Onion, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
WaterA few drops

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, mushroom.

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	753kcal	3012kcal
Protein	20g	80g
Carbohydrate	63g	252g
Fat	48g	193g
Fibre	8.6g	34g
Sugar	8.4g	34g

Cookd masalas for parotta

Method

1
Soak the cashew and poppy seeds in hot water for 10 minutes.
Cashew (half)Poppy SeedsHot Water
2
Grind it to a fine paste along with grated coconut. Set aside.
Coconut
3
In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add the whole spices, followed by the onion and curry leaves. Saute for 2 minutes.
OilCinnamonKalpasi (Stone Flower)Green CardamomFennel SeedsOnionCurry leaves
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute, followed by the tomato and mint leaves. Mix and add the powdered spices and salt.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoMint LeavesRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
5
Add the potato, carrot, beans and cauliflower. Mix and add lemon juice and the coconut paste.
PotatoCarrotBeansCauliflowerLemon Juice
6
Give it a stir and then add water. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
Water
7
Heat oil and add the curry leaves, green chilli and garlic. Saute lightly until aromatic.
OilCurry leavesGreen ChilliGarlic
8
Add the mushrooms and mix. Add the powdered spices and salt. Saute for 5 minutes or until it releases moisture and then turns almost dry.
MushroomRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
9
Add the paneer pieces and saute for 2 more minutes.
Paneer
10
Add the coriander leaves and mix. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Coriander Leaves
11
Remove the thick center part of the banana leaf carefully. Heat up the leaves over a direct heat to make it flexible.
Banana Leaf
12
In the center, pour some of the salna. Place a parotta followed by more salna. Place some of the paneer & mushroom masala.
Parotta
13
Repeat the process again. On top, place a parotta followed by some salna and topped off with chopped onion and coriander leaves.
OnionCoriander Leaves
14
Cover it with the banana leaf and tie it tightly using some of the banana leaf fiber itself, or using a rope/twine.
15
Place it on a hot tawa and sprinkle some water around it. Cook for 3 minutes on each side. Open the parcel only while serving.
Water

Before you start

How long does Veg Kizhi Parotta take?: 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Veg Kizhi Parotta serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Veg Kizhi Parotta vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Veg Kizhi Parotta 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 Veg Kizhi Parotta?: 6 Parotta, ½ cup Beans, ½ cup Cauliflower, 1 Potato, 1 Carrot, 2 Banana Leaf, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Kizhi Parotta?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Veg Kizhi Parotta?: About 753 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.