Ingredients

• 1 Vazhaipoo (Banana Flower).
• 2 tsp Chana Dal (Kadalai Paruppu).
• 2 tsp Toor Dal (Tuvaram Paruppu).
• 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds (Kadugu).
• 1/4 tsp Urad Dal (Ulutham Paruppu).
• 3 Red Chillies.
• 1 Pinch Asafoetida.
• Salt to Taste.
• oil.

How to Make Paruppu Usili Recipe

• Soak channa dal, toor dal in hot water for about 1 hour.
• Cut vazhaipoo petals into small pieces. Boil in water for 5 minutes and drain.
• Grind the dals with red chillies, salt and asafoetida in a blender, without water.
• Heat oil in a frying pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal.
• Add the ground dal paste when the seeds splutter. Stir until the mixture crumbles.
• Add the vazhaipoo (or any other vegetable). Stir for five minutes and take off fire.