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Kothavarangai Karamani Paruppu Usili

Kothavarangai Karamani Paruppu Usili


Kothavarangai Karamani Paruppu Usili



Paruppu usili is a popular South Indian Poriyal or stir fry variety that goes well with sambar, more kuzhambu, and rasam. Many vegetables can be used to make paruppu usili, the most well-known of which is beans. I made it with a slight twist by combining cluster beans and long beans. Many people believe that making paruppu usili is a complicated process, but as you can see in the recipe, I have simplified the process by steaming the dhal. Check out how to make this yummy Paruppu usili recipe below.

Ingredients

Kothavarangai (cluster beans) and
Karamani(long beans)-1 1/2 cup(mixed) chopped
Thoor dhal(thuvaram paruppu)-1/2 cup
Red chillies -5 nos
Grated coconut -2 tbsps
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds -1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tsps


Method 

👉First wash and soak the dhal for 15 minutes.
👉Then steam the dhal in an idli cooker for 5 mins, set aside.
👉Now grind the steamed dhal along with red chillies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, grated coconut, and salt in a mixie to a coarse paste without adding water.
👉Cook both the beans together in a pressure cooker with a little water for 2 whistles, drain the excess water and set aside.
👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter first add the ground paste and sauté for 2-4 mins then add the beans mix well, and sauté for a few mins until the mixture dries and change colour.
👉Serve hot.



Preparation Time -20 mins
Serves-4 

Note-

Use the drained water in rasam.

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