Recipe: Vendakkai Poriyal (ladies Finger)

This recipe is an interesting South Indian Okra fry fushion prepared by stir frying lady fingers with the aromatic Andhra spices. It makes for a perfect side dish with rice and roti. This dish is a must try for those who love okra.

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1. Finely chop the ladies fingers to small pieces.

2. In a kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter.

3. Then add 1 tsp chana dal / bengal gram, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 2 dried red chillies.

4. Further add 2 green chillies chopped and 5 chopped garlic pods. saute all this for 2 minutes.

5. Now add 1 chopped onion and saute for 3 minutes.

6. Add the chopped lady fingers and saute for about 7 minutes. add some turmeric powder and salt to taste. saute this for another 5 minutes.

7. Add some curry leaves and 1/2 cup grated coconut. mix this well and saute for 5 minutes.

8. Now add 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and saute for 7 minutes and turn off the flame. vendakkai poriyal is ready!!!