Paruppu usili
It is traditional Tamil Brahmin special dish. The traditional method calls for soaking Dal and grinding. Here is an instant version.
Should I sieve besan flour?
No, just make sure the batter is lump free.
Is it spicy?
My usili is not spicy. Adjust the chili powder according to your taste
Tips to chop beans
Always trim the beans and fine chop.
Vegetables for usili
You can use any veggies of your choice
Oil for usili
Coconut oil gives the best flavor, you can use any oil of your choice.
Tips for best instant usil
Ingredients
Besan idli
1/2 cup besan Required salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder Asafoetida 1/2 cup water
Steam beans
225 grams beans Required salt 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
To temper
1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon Chana dal Curry leaves few Asafoetida
How to make instant paruppu usili with step-by-step pictures
First, add all the ingredients mentioned under “besan idli”; mix well
Mix beans, salt, and turmeric powder on a wide plate
Add water to the idli pan and boil
place idli plate
Spread beans
place another idli plate on top add sesame oil and spread
Gradually add the besan batter to the idli plate
steam cook for 10-12 minutes till idli and beans cook well
place beans in a colander and drain the water cool the idli and crumble
add oil to a pan and heat
when the oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves; splutter
furthermore, add asafoetida; mix well
add crumbles; mix well and roast for 3 minutes
squeeze the beans; add and cook for 3 minutes
