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Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambhu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 15-20 Okra/ladyfinger
  • 10 Shallots
  • 1 tsp Sambar powder
  • Salt as needed
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Lemon sized ball Tamarind
  • 2 tsp Oil
To grind
  • 1/4 cup Grated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp Jeera
To season
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Vadagam
Or
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
  • Few Curry leaves
Instructions
Preparation

  1. Soak tamarind and squeeze pulp and keep it aside.

  2. Wash and cut okra into small pieces.

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add okra/ladyfinger saute for 3-5 minutes.

  2. Add shallots and cook for a minute.

  3. Add chili powder/sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

  4. Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes.

  5. Add tamarind pulp, bring it to boil.

  6. Meanwhile in a mixer jar add coconut, jeera and make it as a smooth paste.
  7. When oil oozes out from the sides add coconut paste and bring it to boil for one more minute.
  8. Meanwhile, in a small pan heat 1 tsp of oil, add Vadagam and allow it to splutter/ season with mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.
  9. Add seasoning/Vadagam with puli kuzhambu and serve hot with rice and papads.