Tirumala Kobbari Pachadi – 35-Minute Recipe
A vibrant, spicy coconut‑based curry that pairs perfectly with fluffy rice. The dish blends aromatic curry leaves, dried chilies, and a smoky masala into a thick, earthy sauce, finished with a touch of sea salt and a hint of mustard seed heat. Ideal for a quick, comforting dinner that showcases the bold flavors of South Indian cuisine.
Recipe by RJ· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- oil
- onion
- bay leaf
- curry leaves
- dried red chilies
- mustard seeds
- cumin seeds
- yellow split peas (chana dal)
- sea salt
- rice
- water
- dark paste (masala)
- white vegetable (jicama or radish)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a black wok or pan.
- 2Add sliced onions and a bay leaf to the hot oil and sauté until the onions become translucent.
- 3Add dried red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves to the pan; fry until the chilies soften and the spices sizzle.
- 4Add yellow split peas (chana dal) to the hot oil and stir‑fry until they begin to brown.
- 5Add the ground dark paste (masala) to the pan and stir until the mixture thickens and the oil separates.
- 6Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender jar, add water as needed, and blend until smooth, achieving a thick, yellow‑brown consistency.
- 7Add sea salt to taste and blend briefly to incorporate.
- 8In a separate pan, fry the sliced white vegetable (jicama or radish) in oil until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- 9Place cooked rice in a serving bowl, top with the blended curry, and garnish with the fried vegetable slices and fresh curry leaves.
- 10Air fry the finished dish at 350°F (320°F) for 6–7 minutes for a crisp finish (as shown by on‑screen text).
- 11Taste the dish, adjust seasoning if needed, and enjoy.
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Sauté onions until translucent
Start by cooking the sliced onions with a bay leaf until they turn translucent before adding the spices.
Blend to the right consistency
After adding water, blend the mixture until it reaches a thick, yellow‑brown consistency before seasoning.
Fry the vegetable separately
Cook the sliced jicama or radish in oil until golden brown in a separate pan, then set aside for garnish.
Finish with a short air‑fry
Air fry the assembled dish at 350 °F for 6–7 minutes to add a crisp finish just before serving.
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35 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Tirumala Kobbari Pachadi?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Tirumala Kobbari Pachadi recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Tirumala Kobbari Pachadi recipe come from?
- It was shared by RJ on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.