Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Paruppu Usili with Steamed Ponni Rice
A classic South Indian delicacy featuring crumbled lentil dumplings stir-fried with tender beans. Perfectly spiced and aromatic, it is a comforting side dish for steamed rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak toor dal and chana dal in water for two hours, then drain completely.
2
Grind the soaked dals coarsely with dry red chillies, fennel seeds, asafoetida, and salt without adding water.
3
Shape the ground mixture into small patties and steam them in an idli cooker for 10 minutes until cooked.
4
Allow the steamed patties to cool completely, then pulse them in a mixer to get a coarse, crumbly texture.
5
Heat sesame oil in a wide pan, splutter mustard seeds, and add fresh curry leaves.
6
Add the finely chopped cluster beans and sauté until tender with a pinch of salt.
7
Add the crumbled dal mixture into the pan and toss well on medium heat until the mixture turns lightly golden and well combined.
8
Serve hot with steamed Ponni rice and a drizzle of ghee.
Ingredients
1 cup toor dal
1/4 cup chana dal
4-5 dry red chillies
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida
2 cups cluster beans, finely chopped
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
Salt to taste
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