Cluster beans, commonly referred to as “Kothavarangai” (கொத்தவரங்காய்) in Tamil, are packed with fiber and proteins, along with a variety of other essential nutrients that offer numerous health benefits.
“Usili” translates to “crumbled” in English. This dish involves soaking lentils, grinding them into a paste, steaming them, and then crumbling them to be added to a curry. Vegetable Usili can be made using beans, cabbage, or plantain flower also. Alternatively, a plain dal Usili can be made without any added vegetables.