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Okra Paruppu Usili
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Bethica DasOkra Paruppu Usili
#Navratrisatvikfood - This recipe is an adaptation of a traditional South Indian (Tamil Brahmin) recipe of Paruppu Usili, but with a twist. I prepared this dish with some leftover dal (lentil curry) to make a simple and yummy side dish.
Ingredient
300 gms
okra, cut into 1" thickness
2 cups
leftover dal
2 tbsp.
oil
1tsp
mustard seeds
1/2 tsp
cumin seeds
1 sprig
curry leaves
1 tbsp
chana dal (Bengal Gram)
to taste
salt
1/2 tsp
turmeric powder
1-2 tbsp
coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp
lime juice
1 tbsp
fresh grated coconut
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
In a pan simmer the dal till dry and till it resembles bread crumbs. Keep aside.
* Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, red chilli and cumin seeds. Allow it to splutter. Add the chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies. Saute for a few seconds.
* Step 3
Then add the okra, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook, covered on a low flame till the okras turns soft.
* Step 4
Now add the dried dal and lime juice and toss well.
* Step 5
Garnish with coriander leaves and coconut. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapatis.
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