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Beans Patoli (Beans Paruppu Usili)

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: south indian
Servings: 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 cups Green Beans - finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt

For the Lentil Paste:

  • ½ cup Chana dal (Senagapappu)
  • ½ cup Toor dal (Kandi pappu)
  • ¼ tbsp Peppercorns
  • ¼ tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 3 - 4 chilies Green
  • 2 Ginger " - piece, chopped
  • ¼ cup Coriander leaves

For Tempering:

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 red chili Dry
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

Instructions

  • Soak both the lentils in warm water for 1 hour. Drain the water and grind along with the ingredients listed under lentil paste and a little salt. Add just enough water to make a coarse paste.
  • Microwave or boil the beans with turmeric and a little salt until tender. Drain the water and set aside.
  • Heat 2tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add the tempering ingredients and once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the ground paste and cook on medium-low flame until the mixture starts to dry out and  cooks through, about 6-8 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid sticking to the pan.
  • Add the cooked beans. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle a little water if the consistency is too dry. Season with salt.

Notes

Serve hot with steamed rice and a rasam, definitely makes for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Different veggies can be substituted for the green beans like broad beans, capsicum or cluster beans. Check out PJ's Carrot Paruppu Usili that sounds delicious.
Let's check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked up for Day 2 of BM# 18.
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