Veg Paya | Empty Paya

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Traditional Veg Paya served with crispy bread, authentic Indian dish.

ONE POT veg paya

If you are a big fan of hotel-style appam paya, this pressure cooker empty vegetarian version with just onions and tomatoes is perfect. Pressure cookers take care of most of the cooking; a boil and a dish are ready in no time.

Should I soak the ingredients?

I prefer roasting as it gives an aromatic taste. Instead, you can soak and grind. For flavor and perfect grinding of poppy seeds and cashews, I would recommend soaking or sautéing

Should I pulse or grind the mixture?

Grind well so that the coconut will curdle while cooking, also, cashews get blended well.

Can I reduce the water?

Cashew and poppy seeds make parotta paya thick, so I would prefer adding extra water

Traditional Veg Paya served in a bowl, highlighting rich flavors and textures.

Should I use measured water for the empty paya recipe?

It is optional, but to make the recipe beginner-friendly, I have given the measurements. Feel free to adjust according to your preferred consistency.

road kadai empty paya

To make a flavorful vegetarian version of empty veg paya with just onion and tomato, add the ingredients under “to grind”. For a tangy flavor, you can add curd or lemon juice, or tomato is enough for the recipe.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT PAYA

Follow the steps and cook for 2 minutes for the IP veg salna recipe

Oil for Kurma

Peanut oil or Coconut oil gives the best taste, but you can add any oil of your choice. 

How to serve pressure cooker paya

It goes well as a side dish for Tiffin varieties like parotta, appam, idiyappam, chappati, idli, dosai, etc. Also tastes good with rice.

Traditional Veg Paya served on a plate, highlighting its rich gravy and bread.

Ingredients

To grind

1/2 cup coconut

1 tsp fennel seeds

2 green chilli

1/2 tsp pepper

Cinnamon

1 tsp cumin seeds

Clove

cardamom

1 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp poppy seeds

3 cashews

1/2 tsp peanut oil

Stone flower

mint leaves

corainder leaves

1/2 tsp garam masala

turmeric powder

1/2 cup water

Salna

1 tbsp peanut oil

bay leaf

1+1/2 cup onion

3/4 cup tomatoes 

1 green chilli

1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1+1/2 cup water

Coriander leaves

Pinch of turmeric powder

Curry leaves

1/2 tsp coriander leaves

Salt

Traditional Veg Paya served on a plate with spices and bread.

How to make veg empty paya with step-by-step pictures

  • First, add oil and roast all the ingredients

Empty Paya dish with peanut oil in a pan, ready for cooking.

Cooking pan with spices for Veg Paya dish, close-up shot.

Toasting coriander seeds in a pan for flavorful Veg Paya recipe.

Vegetable Paya cooking with spices and herbs in a non-stick pan.

Cashews and spices being roasted in a pan for Veg Paya recipe. Toasted spices and nuts in a pan for flavorful Veg Paya preparation.

Cinnamon and spices being toasted in a frying pan for Veg Paya.

Paya ingredients including seeds and spices in a pan for traditional cooking.

  • Furthermore add green chilli and coconut

Vegetarian Veg Paya with spices and green chilies in a pan, showcasing a modern twist on traditional.

Delicious Veg Paya ingredients with coconut, green chili, and spices in a non-stick pan.

  • cool and add mint leaves, coriander leaves 

Fresh coriander leaves, garlic, and spices in a pan for Veg Paya.

Fresh ingredients for Veg Paya dish, including mint leaves and spices.

  • Grind with turmeric powder, garam masala, and water

Vegetarian Veg Paya soup with herbs and spices, perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal.

Fresh vegetable Paya with spices and herbs in a blender for traditional modern cuisine.

Traditional Veg Paya soup with herbs and spices in a blender.

Veget Paya served in a traditional pot, showcasing the rich, flavorful broth and tender meat pieces.

  • Heat oil and add bay leaf 

Pouring peanut oil into a pot for traditional Veg Paya recipe.

Empty Paya pot with bay leaf, ready for cooking.

  • Saute onion, salt, and turmeric powder till translucent

Chopped onions for Veg Paya recipe in a stainless steel bowl.

Chopped onions and spices for Veg Paya in a stainless steel pot.

Delicious Veg Paya dish prepared with tender vegetables and spices, perfect for a hearty, modern twi.

  • Add green chilli, ginger, garlic paste, and tomato; saute till translucent 

Sautéed onions and green chili in a stainless steel pot for veg paya preparation.

Sautéed onions with ginger garlic paste and green chili for Veg Paya dish.

Delicious Veg Paya with chopped tomatoes and onions in a stainless steel pot.

Cooked vegetable masala for veg paya in a stainless steel pot.

  • Furthermore, add curry leaves, ground mixture, and water

Cooked vegetable curry base with tomatoes and curry leaves for Veg Paya or Empty Paya dishes.

Preparing vegetable paya with ground mixture in a cooking pot.

Traditional Veg Paya soup with spices and vegetables in a cooking pot.

  • Bring to  boil

Cooking Veg Paya soup in a pot, bringing it to boil with a spoon.

  • Pressure cook for 2 whistles

Pressure cook Veg Paya with two whistles for authentic flavor and tender texture.

  • Add coriander leaves and coconut oil; boil and turn off the stove

Close-up of coriander leaves in vegetable paya soup, traditional Indian dish.

Traditional veg paya soup cooking in a pot, ready to boil.

Traditional Veg Paya served on a plate with spices and herbs.

Traditional Veg Paya served with crispy bread, a flavorful Indian delicacy.

Traditional Veg Paya served with crispy bread, authentic Indian dish.

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Ingredients

To grind

  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 green chilli
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Clove
  • cardamom
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 3 cashews
  • 1/2 tsp peanut oil
  • Stone flower
  • mint leaves
  • corainder leaves
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Salna

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • bay leaf
  • 1 +1/2 cup onion
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 +1/2 cup water
  • Coriander leaves
  • Pinch of turmeric powder
  • Curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp coriander leaves
  • Salt

Instructions

  • First, add oil and roast all the ingredients
  • Furthermore add green chilli and coconut
  • cool and add mint leaves, coriander leaves
  • Grind with turmeric powder, garam masala, and water
  • Heat oil and add bay leaf
  • Saute onion, salt, and turmeric powder till translucent
  • Add green chilli, ginger, garlic paste, and tomato; saute till translucent
  • Furthermore, add curry leaves, ground mixture, and water
  • Bring to boil
  • Pressure cook for 2 whistles
  • Add coriander leaves and coconut oil; boil and turn off the stove

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