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Instant beans usili

easy paruppu usili
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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

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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