Veendakai Paruppu Usilii/ Okra Paruppu Usili

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Ingredients:

• Okra - 250gms
• Salt  as required
• Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few

   Paruppu Usili:

• Channa dal - 50gm
• Toor dal - 50 gm
• Asafoetida - pinch
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli - 1
• Chopped ginger - little (optional)
• Chopped garlic - 1/2 tsp(optional)

Method:

• Soak toor dal and channa dal along with red chilli and asafoetida in water for an hour. Grind it coarsely. Finally add ginger and garlic. Steam the ground dal mixture in idli maker or steamer for 10 minutes.
• Chop okra into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan, crack mustard seeds and add curry leaves, add  okra pieces, salt and chilli powder.Simmer the heat and cook it nicely. Finally add the steamed dal and give a nice mix.
• Serve with rice and sambar.