Carrot Paruppu Usili Recipe - Steamed Lentils Crumbled With Carrots

An extremely healthy dish, Paruppu Usili is a traditional South Indian dish which is made with a combination of steamed crumbled lentils and chopped vegetables. The most commonly prepared Paruppu Usili are with French Beans, Vazhaipoo (Banana Blossoms) and Vendhaya Keerai (Fenugreek Leaves). You can use your favourite vegetable in this recipe and make it according to your taste and preference.

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 for your vegetarian lunch:

1. Menthia Keerai Paruppu Usili Recipe
2. Capsicum Usili Recipe
3. Huruli Usili Recipe

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