Beans Usili (Beans With Ground Pulse) Recipe

Name: Beans Usili (Beans With Ground Pulse) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb green beans; 1/2 tsp turmeric salt, to taste; 1 c. toor dal, cleaned and soaked, for 1/2 hour; 3 x red chiles; 4 x green chiles; 1 sprg curry leaves, (a few); 1/4 tsp asafetida; 1 Tbsp. coconut oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp black gram dal; 2 x red chiles, broken; 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb green beans
1/2 tsp turmeric salt, to taste
1 c. toor dal, cleaned and soaked, for 1/2 hour
3 x red chiles
4 x green chiles
1 sprg curry leaves, (a few)
1/4 tsp asafetida
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp black gram dal
2 x red chiles, broken
1 Tbsp. coconut oil

1
Heat oil and mustard seeds, black gram dal and red chiles.
2
When brown, add in beans (cut into 1/2 cm.
3
pcs), salt and turmeric.
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Cook till done.
5
If there is any excess water, remove it.
6
Grind toor dal to a coarse paste adding green chiles, red chiles, curry leaves and asafetida.
7
Heat one Tbsp.
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oil and add in grnd paste.
9
Cook on a low fire till dry.
10
Break up the dal with a fork and add in the cooked vegetables.
11
Cook on a low fire till dry.
12
Serve warm.
13
You can substitute cabbage for the beans.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb green beans, 1/2 tsp turmeric salt, to taste, 1 c. toor dal, cleaned and soaked, for 1/2 hour, 3 x red chiles, and more.

Yes, Beans Usili (Beans With Ground Pulse) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!