BEANS USILI

       Beans usili is a great combo for Mor Kulambu. I had tasted only Kothavarangai Usili which my Mother in law prepared for me. Once when I was talking to my Friend cum Sister in law (Swarna) told that she prepared Beans usili for lunch. It was strange to me and I asked her "will it taste good?". She told me "why not?". She told me to try out immediately and say my feed back. Now I am preparing this often. Ok going on to the receipe

INGREDIENTS

FINELY CHOPPED BEANS	1 Cup
TOOR DHAL	½ Cup
CHANNA DHAL	½ Cup
DRY RED CHILLY	2 - 3
SOMBU	¼ Tsp
ASAFOETIDA	A Pinch
ONION	1
MUSTARD SEEDS	¼ Tsp
URAD DHAL	¼ Tsp
SALT	To Taste
OIL	2 Tbsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Soak the dhals for 2 hrs. Drain water & keep aside.

In a mixie jar add Sombu,Dry red chilly, Salt, Asafoetida, Ginger(optional).Grind it then add the dhals without adding water to a coarse paste.

Chop the Beans finely.

Grease the Idly plate with oil. Now place the beans,Dhal mixture in the idly plate.

Steam it for 10 mins.

Allow the steamed dhal mixture to cool.Then grind in pulse mode.

You should get crumbled pieces.

In a kadai heat oil add mustard seeds,urad dhal,onion,steamed beans.Fry it for few mins.

Now add the dhal mixture.Give a quick stir.Add salt. Mix both beans,dhal together.

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Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOTES

I steamed beans in order to reduce cooking time.