How long does Veg Paaya take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Veg Paaya serve?

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

Is Veg Paaya vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

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 Paaya?

60 grams Muduvattukal Kilangu, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Cloves, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Paaya?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Veg Paaya?

About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Veg Paaya

Name: Veg Paaya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1.25 tsp Salt; 60 grams Muduvattukal Kilangu, Chopped; 2 cup Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 100 grams Muduvattukal Kilangu; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 Cloves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Green Chilli; ½ inch Ginger, Peeled; 6 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 150 grams Muduvattukal Kilangu; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 10 Cashew (half); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 Tomato; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); 10 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

Also known as Mudavattukal Kilangu Paaya · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total50 min

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving315 cal

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You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

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Veg paaya of mudavattukal kilangu pressure-cooked in a paste of shallots, tomato, coconut, cashews and whole spices. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

24 items

Cooking for4 servings

Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Muduvattukal Kilangu, Chopped60 grams
Water2 cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Muduvattukal Kilangu250 grams
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Cloves2
Dry Red Chilli2
Green Chilli2
Ginger, Peeled½ inch
Garlic, Peeled6 cloves
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Cashew (half)10
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Cinnamon1 inch
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Tomato1
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	315kcal	1260kcal
Protein	4.5g	18g
Carbohydrate	34g	135g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	7.2g	29g
Sugar	5.9g	24g

Cookd masalas for muduvattukal kilangu

Method

1
Wash and peel the mudavattukal kilangu. Chop some into tiny cubes, retain some as larger pieces.
Muduvattukal Kilangu
2
In a pan, heat oil and add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, chillies, cashew nuts and curry leaves. Sauté for 2 mins. Add this to a mixer grindger with the shallots, tomato, the small vegetable chunks, coconut and coriander leaves. Make a thick paste without adding extra water.
Coriander LeavesMuduvattukal KilanguSunflower OilCuminClovesDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliGingerGarlicBlack PeppercornsCashew (half)Curry leavesFennel SeedsCinnamonSmall Onion (Shallots)TomatoCoconut (Grated)
3
In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Add fennel seeds, curry leaves and shallots. Sauté well and add the paste. Cook for 5 mins on a medium flame. Add salt and coriander powder.
Curry leavesFennel SeedsSaltSunflower OilGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Coriander Powder
4
Add water and bring to a boil, then add the garam masala powder. Add the chunks of the vegetable. Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Finish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with idlis.
WaterGaram Masala PowderMuduvattukal KilanguCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Veg Paaya take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Veg Paaya serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Veg Paaya vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Veg Paaya 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 Paaya?: 60 grams Muduvattukal Kilangu, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Cloves, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Paaya?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Veg Paaya?: About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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