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Author : hravich...	Published On : Jul 21, 2010
Preparation Time: 15min	Recipe Type : Veg-Main
Cooking Time : 45 min	Standing Time : 45
Yield : 4 (4 servings)	Ingredient : Okra Bhendi Ladiesfinger

Description : One of the many ways that Vendakai (Okra) curry is cooked. This is what I learnt from my mom.

Recipe of Vendakai Okra Kozhambu
Ingredient Name	Unit	Quantity

Chilli Powder	tsp	1 or 1 1/2
Cilantro, chopped for garnishing	0
Coriander Powder	tsp	3
Cummin Powder	tsp	1/2
Curry leaves	leaf	As Desired
Mustard and Urad Dal (each)	tsp	1/2
Oil	tsp	As Desired
Onion, thinly sliced	large	1
Salt	tsp	As Desired
Tamarind Extract	tbsp	2
Tomato, chopped	large	1
Turmeric	pinch	1
Vendakai (Okra)	grams	400
Directions \| How to make Vendakai Okra Kozhambu

1. Heat very little oil in a pan and fry the Vendakai (okr)a a bit to eliminate the stickiness. Then set aside 2. Add more oil to the pan and heat 3. Add mustard (should crackle), then add urud dal and curry leaves and stir fry 4. Add sliced onion and fry until light golden brown 5. Add very little water (just before the next step) 6. Add powders (turmeric, coriander, cumin and chilli) and fry till the raw smell of powders have been eliminated 7. Add tomato and fry 8. Add vendakai (Okra) and mix well with the masala – reduce heat 9. Add salt (to taste) 10. Add water to desired consistency and cook till vendakai is done 11. Add tamarind extract 12. Taste and check for salt 13. Finally, garnish with cilantro
	Serving Ideas
	Serve with rice if used as a curry. Can be served with curd rice or any Dal curry, if consistency of the Vendakai masala is thick.

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