Peas Paruppu Usili

How to Prepare

1. Soak the toor dal and chana dal as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked dals with red chilies, asafoetida, and salt into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Steam the dal paste in a greased plate or idli mold for 10-12 minutes until cooked. Let it cool.
4. Crumble the steamed dal mixture into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
5. Heat oil in a large pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
6. Add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies to the pan and sauté for a minute.
7. Add the chopped green peas and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
8. Add the crumbled dal mixture to the pan and mix well with the peas.
9. Stir-fry on medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly crispy.
10. Adjust salt if needed and serve hot with rice and rasam.