Kothavaranga fry/Paruppu usili (cluster bean-lentil fry)

Kothavaranga fry/Paruppu usili (cluster bean-lentil fry)

Ingredients

Kothavaranga - 200 gms (chopped)

Channa dhal/kadalai paruppu - 1/2 cup (soaked in water)

Curry leaves - 1 sprig (chopped)

Dry red chillies - 2

Aesaphoetida - 1/2 tsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Oil - 2 tsp

salt to taste

Method of preparation

1. Drain the soaked channa dhal and grind it with the dry red chillies, aesophida and a little salt into a coarse paste.

2. Steam the ground dhal in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles. When cool break the crumbs with hands and keep aside.

3. Steam the chopped beans and keep aside.

4. Heat oil in a wok. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

5. Now add the steamed dhal mixture and curry leaves, salt and saute for a while and then add the steamed beans and mix well.

6. Check for salt and remove from fire.

Serve with plain rice or with rice and curry.

:) Happy cooking.