Tamil · Lunch, Dinner

Paruppu usili (lentil-vegetable crumble)

Steamed, crumbled chana dal tossed with stir-fried green beans, a protein-rich no-onion classic.

Calories

495 kcal

Protein

17 g

Carbs

83 g

Fat

11 g

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian
• Jain
• Dairy free

Contains: gluten, mustard, coconut.

Ingredients

• 50 g Basmati rice
• 50 g Chana dal
• 150 g Green beans
• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 g Curry leaves
• 1 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
• ½ tbsp Coconut oil
• ¼ tsp Turmeric
• ¼ tsp Salt

Method

1. Cook the rice until tender; set aside.
2. Soak the chana dal for 2 hours, grind coarsely with turmeric, and steam in a greased dish for 10 minutes until firm.
3. Crumble the steamed dal with a fork.
4. Heat the coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida, then stir-fry the green beans for 6 minutes.
5. Add the crumbled dal, toss well for 3 minutes, season with salt and serve with the rice.

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