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    Pirandai Thogayal | Adamant Creeper Chutney

    Posted on Jul 19, 2016 · Last Updated on Jan 21, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Pirandai Thogayal | Adamant Creeper Chutney
     

    Pirandai or Adamant Creeper | Devil's Back Bone | Veldt Grape" in English and and it is called Hadjot in Hindi is a creeper that easily grows in the roads and it can also be grown in smallpots in homes .It has innumerable medicinal benefits.

    The main drawback with Pirandai is its itchy nature but when handled with care it can be easily avoided. We need to grease our hands with Sesame oil before touching Pirandai. Always use Young and tender Pirandai for cooking as it is easy to handle .

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    Healthy benefits of Pirandai include.

    • Reducing Inflamation
    • Piles Treatment
    • Asthma
    • Skin disease
    • Indigestion
    • Blood purification

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    Pirandai Thogayal | Adamant Creeper Chutney

    Pirandai thogayal Recipe

    Method:
    1.      Grease your hands well with oil before cleaning it .As it might itch the hands. Wash it directly under running tap water and then start cleaning it by removing the leaves and other stuffs. At the end only the stem of Pirandai/Adamant Creeper should remain. If you observe the plant closely it will be having nodes .The stem given in the picture has three nodes. Likewise cut all the nodes and separate it.

       2.      After cutting the nodes separately remove the hard part on the pirandai and then chop it into small pieces as shown in the image.
       3.      In a Kadai add in Oil once it heats up add in Urad Dal and Dry Red chilli. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.
       4.      Next add in the freshly grated coconut and mix well till a nice aroma comes from the coconut .Next add in the chopped Pirandai/Adamant Creeper and sauté till the colour of the pirandai turns slightly pale.
       5.      Switch off the flame once it cools down .Take it to a blender add in Tamarind. Turmeric powder and salt and the add little water and grind it to a thogayal consistency.
    Notes:
     
    • Always grease your hands with oil before cleaning the pirandai as it might cause itching.
    • Never allow kids to touch the pirandai Stem.
    • Addition of tamarind is a must in pirandai thogayal otherwise it might cause an itching sensation in throat after consuming.
    • Cleaning of pirandai is a time consuming job. But while comparing with the health benefits of Pirandai it is totally acceptable.
    • Tastes good with steamed Rice and Rasam.
    Pirandai Thogayal | Adamant Creeper Chutney
     
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    Pirandai Thogayal

    Pirandai Thogayal is a nice flavored thogayal which is usually served with idli ,dosa or any variety rice.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • Chopped pirandai – 1 cup
    • Urad Dal- 3 tbsp
    • Grated Coconut – ¼ cup
    • Tamarind – Small Gooseberry sized
    • Dry Red Chilli – 3
    • Salt as needed
    • Turmeric powder a pinch

    Instructions 

    • Grease your hands well with oil before cleaning it .As it might itch the hands. Wash it directly under running tap water and then start cleaning it by removing the leaves and other stuffs. At the end only the stem of Pirandai/Adamant Creeper should remain. If you observe the plant closely it will be having nodes .The stem given in the picture has three nodes. Likewise cut all the nodes and separate it.
    • After cutting the nodes separately remove the hard part on the pirandai and then chop it into small pieces as shown in the image.
    • In a Kadai add in Oil once it heats up add in Urad Dal and Dry Red chilli. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.
    • Next add in the freshly grated coconut and mix well till a nice aroma comes from the coconut .Next add in the chopped Pirandai/Adamant Creeper and sauté till the colour of the pirandai turns slightly pale.
    • Switch off the flame once it cools down .Take it to a blender add in Tamarind. Turmeric powder and salt and the add little water and grind it to a thogayal consistency.

    Notes

    • Always grease your hands with oil before cleaning the pirandai as it might cause itching.
    • Never allow kids to touch the pirandai Stem.
    • Addition of tamarind is a must in pirandai thogayal otherwise it might cause an itching sensation in throat after consuming.
    • Cleaning of pirandai is a time consuming job. But while comparing with the health benefits of Pirandai it is totally acceptable.
    • Tastes good with steamed Rice and Rasam.
    Keyword Adamant Creeper Chutney, Pirandai Thogayal
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      June 14, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      Nice information. Thanks for sharing. Pirandai is a perennial plant of the grape family. Pirandai thuvaiyal is rich in Vitamin C, which is useful in reducing inflammation effectively. It is used to treat stomach disorders. It is a natural blood purifier. Pirandai thuvaiyal recipe can be made in matter of minutes and tastes really good.

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