Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili | Cluster beans paruppu Usili

Cluster beans is Known as Kothavarangai in tamil, Goruchikkudu in Telugu. It is also known as Gavar or Guvar beans. cluster beans has slightly bitter taste and is commonly used in India in preparation of poriyal, dals and gravy. Kothavarangai is rich source of protein and fibers. Kothavarangai paruppu usili is a famous recipe from South India. It is a no onion no garlic recipe.  Serve this paruppu usili as a side dish to rice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili | Cluster beans paruppu Usili.

Soak Time: 1 hr
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 3 Servings.

Ingredients: 
Table 1: To Grind

Toor Dal | Thuvaram paruppu	1/4 Cup
Cumin seeds | Seeragam	1 tsp
Fennel seeds | Sombu	1 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves	4 to 6
Red chillies	2

Table 2:

Cluster Beans | Kothavarangai  finely chopped	1.5 Cup
Oil	2 tsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Urad dal | Ulutham paruppu	1 tsp
Curry Leaves	4 to 6
Asafoetida powder | Hing	Pinch
Salt	As needed

Instructions:

• Wash and soak toor dal for one hour. Strain the extra water. Grind toor dal along with cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, curry leaves and red chillies into coarse powder without adding water.

• Mix the ground coarse powder along with finely chopped cluster beans. Steam cook for 10 to 15 mins in Idli vessel. 

• Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard and allow it to splutter.Add urad dal, curry leaves. Fry till urad dal turns golden color. Add asafoetida powder. Add the steam cooked dal and cluster beans, salt. Fry for 2 to 3 mins. Serve it with rice.

 Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili | Cluster beans paruppu Usili

Tips:
Cluster beans should be very finely chopped.
Don't add water while grinding toor dal.