Paruppu Usili is the most common dish at south Indian restaurants. One popular way to make Paruppu Usili involves using a banana flower along with beans and cluster beans as vegetables. And if you want something different or unique go ahead and try Asparagus, Broccoli, spinach, Radish greens!
Paruppu Usili recipe is good combination for plain rice and variety rice and is rich in protein and makes vegetables even more tasty and healthy. Vegetables like flat beans, beans, cabbage, long beans can be done in this way.
Wash and cut beans into small pieces and cook separately with enough salt and turmeric powder.
Soak dal in water for 10-15 minutes, after that grind dal along with redchilies and salt and asafetida coarsely.
Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, after it splutters add the ground dal and fry until all water is absorbed and the dal is cooked and becomes like usuli (dry). Keep in low flame and add oil if necessary as needed. When usuli is ready add cooked beans and mix well.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.