An extremely healthy dish, Paruppu Usili is a traditional South Indian dish with a combination of steamed crumbled lentils combined with finely chopped vegetables. The most commonly prepared Paruppu Usili are with French beans, Vazhaipoo (Banana Blossoms), Vendhaya Keerai (Fenugreek Leaves).
Here, for this recipe, we have made it using fresh Carrots. It not only looks colourful, but also tastes great. The spiciness from the red chillies added to the Usili balance quite well with the sweetness of the carrots.
Did you know: Carrots are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin A, Vitamin K Potassium and Vitamin B6.
They are a weight loss friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.
Toor dal on the other hand is an excellent source of plant protein, and they also contain dietary fiber. It provides essential nutrients and a great protein option for vegetarians.
Serve Carrot Paruppu Usili Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Jeera Milagu Rasam, Chow Chow Poricha Kootu and Roasted Papad for a weekend lunch.
If you like this recipe of Carrot Paruppu Usili, here are a few more Usili Recipes that you can try:
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