Beans parupu usili is one of the perfect side dishes in South Indian delicacy. Especially people in and around Tanjore district make this parupu usili.
- 200 grams French beans
- 2 Red chillis
- 1/2 cup Chana dal
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1/2 cup Chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 piece Ginger
- Few Curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- Salt as needed
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Wash and soak chana dal along with red chilis for at least 2 hours.
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Once done, drain the chana dal with a colander, keep it aside.
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Cut the beans into small pieces.
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In a pan, add chopped beans, 1/4 cup water,1/4 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
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Cook covered for 10 minutes. Once done, keep it aside.
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In a mixing jar, add salt, onion, red chillies, curry leaves and ginger. Grind coarsely.
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Add soaked chana dal and red chillies and grind to a coarse paste.
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Add 1 tsp oil to a pan, add the ground lentil mixture, mix well and saute for 5 to 8 minutes, then add 1 tsp oil on top of it.
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Add the boiled beans and cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.
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When it turns slightly brown, turn off the heat.
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Serve hot with rice and sambar.