RADISH / MULANGI PARUPPU USULI

Paruppu usili or usili is a lentil-based curry popular in the South India. The gram dal dumpling is steamed and tossed along with any veggie till it reaches crumble consistency. There are both traditional and masala version of paruppu usuli. I learned this unique curry from one of the websites but tweaked it a bit to suit my preference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND

RADISH- 5-6 NOS

GRAM DAL- 6 TSP

RED CHILLIES- 5 NOS

 

OTHER INGREDIENTS

OIL- 1 TBSP

MUSTARD-1TSP

GINGER GARLIC PASTE- 1 TSP

ONION- 2 NOS

CURRY LEAVES-1 SPRIG

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

COCONUT GRATINGS- 1 TBSP

SALT TO TASTE

LEMON JUICE- 1 TSP

 

METHOD

Soak gram dal in hot water for thirty minutes till it softens. Peel the skin and chop the radish roughly and keep it aside. 

Grind chopped radish pieces,red chillies and soaked lentil to a coarse paste.

Grease idli plates with oil. Transfer the ground paste to idli plates and steam for 10 minutes ,

Allow the steamed contents to cool.

Heat oil in a pan. Crackle mustard seeds,fennel seeds and add chopped onions,salt,curry leaves and fry till it becomes translucent .

Now add in the ginger garlic paste,fry till the raw smell goes off. 

Transfer the steamed contents over the seasoning and fry till it reaches crumble consistency.

Add the coconut gratings and fry for a minute and switch off.

At last add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.