Instant Paruppu usili | Easy Beans usili

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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

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Oil for usili

Coconut oil gives the best flavor, you can use any oil of your choice.

Tips for best instant usil

  1. Make sure besan idli is well cooked else be San might create a stomach problem 
  2. Always place the cooked beans in a colander. Drain the water completely
  3. Squeeze the excess water from cooked beans else usili might turn soggy
  4. Roast besan crumble well before adding cooked beans

Healthy beans usili with spices and vegetables.

Ingredients

Besan idli

1/2 cup besan

Required salt

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder 

Asafoetida

1/2 cup water

Steam beans 

225 grams beans

Required salt

1/8 tsp turmeric powder

To temper

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp Chana dal

Curry leaves few

Asafoetida

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How to make instant paruppu usili with step-by-step pictures

  • First, add all the ingredients mentioned under “besan idli”; mix well

Measuring besan flour in a spoon over a stainless steel bowl for making traditional South Indian usi.

Hand adding salt to a bowl of ground lentils and beans for Paruppu Usili.

Chilli powder and spices in a mixing bowl for making traditional South Indian usili.

Ingredients for instant paruppu usili with beans and spices in a stainless steel bowl.

Cooking beans and spices for traditional Paruppu Usili dish.

Preparing turmeric powder for traditional beans usili dish in a stainless steel pot.

Preparing turmeric powder for traditional beans usili dish in a stainless steel pot.

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  • Mix beans, salt, and turmeric powder on a wide plate

  • Add water to the idli pan and boil

Preparing beans for instant paruppu usili in a stainless steel pan.

  • place idli plate

Idli plate for steaming idlis and beans usili.

  • Spread beans

Hand placing chopped green beans into a steamer for traditional usili preparation.

  • place another idli plate on top
  • add sesame oil and spread

Steamer with stainless steel molds for making beans usili.

  • Gradually add the besan batter to the idli plate

Delicious beans usili batter for authentic South Indian dish preparation.

  • steam cook for 10-12 minutes till idli and beans cook well

Delicious beans usili being steamed in a traditional metal steamer for authentic flavor.

Fresh chopped green beans for making traditional beans usili dish.

  • place beans in a colander and drain the water
  • cool the idli and crumble

Hand holding crispy idli and crumble on stainless steel plate.

  • add oil to a pan and heat

Pouring coconut oil into a pan for traditional Indian cooking.

Close-up of a seasoned cast iron skillet with oil for making Paruppu Usili.

  • when the oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves; splutter

Mustard seeds being added to a hot pan for making traditional beans usili.

Curry leaves being fried in oil for traditional South Indian dish preparation.

Delicious beans usili being prepared with mustard seeds and curry leaves in a hot skillet.

  • furthermore, add asafoetida; mix well

Easy beans usili preparation with fresh curry leaves and spices in a skillet.

Cooking paruppu usili with beans, spices, and curry leaves in a skillet.

  • add crumbles; mix well and roast for 3 minutes

Preparing crispy beans usili with crumbled lentils in a skillet for traditional South Indian dish.

 

  • squeeze the beans; add and cook for 3 minutes 

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Instant beans usili

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Ingredients

Besan idli

  • 1/2 cup besan
  • Required salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • Asafoetida
  • 1/2 cup water

Steam beans

  • 225 grams beans
  • Required salt
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder

To temper

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Chana dal
  • Curry leaves few
  • Asafoetida

Instructions

  • 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

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Notes

  1. you can use any veggies of your choice. Usili can also be prepared with bell pepper (Capsium), broccoli, vazhaipoo, cabbage, etc
  2. If you prefer dal mixture slightly on the crispy side add little extra oil and cook for a longer time
  3. You can cook beans in a pressure cooker/ instant pot or microwave or pan but add little salt while cooking for the best flavor
  4. Asafoetida aids in digestion and gives good flavors
  5. Coconut oil gives a nice flavor to usili
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