Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe/Ladys Finger gravy Recipe/Okra Gravy Recipe

 
Lady’s Finger/Vendakkai-7 chopped
Shallots-15 Slitted
Tomato-1 Chopped
Curry Leaves-1 Sprig
Coriander Leaves-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Chili Powder-1 tsp
Coriander Powder-2 tsp
Coconut Chunks/Grated-1/4 Cup
Ginger-1 Inch
Garlic Cloves-2
Tamarind Paste-1 big lemon sized soaked
Hing/Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Oil-1/4 Cup
Mustard Seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal-1 tsp
or
Vadagam-1 tsp

Step by Step Photo Recipes:

 
1.Heat a Kadai and add Oil.
 

 
2.Once the Oil is hot add Mustard seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal or Vadagam.
 
 

3.After it Splutters add Shallots,Hing and Salt.

 
 

4.Once the Shallots become Soft add Chopped Tomatoes and Curry Leaves and cook till it becomes Soft.

 

 

 

5.Further add Chopped Ladys Finger/Vendakkai and Cook in high Flame for 2 Mins.

 
 

6.Now add Tamarind Paste and 2 cups Water.

 

 

 

7.Further add Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder and Salt.

 
 

8.Cook in Medium Flame till it becomes thick.

 
 

9.In a blender add Coconut, Ginger and Garlic Cloves and blend into Smooth Paste by adding needed Water.

 
 

10.Once the gravy becomes thick, add Coconut paste and 1 Cup water and Cook till raw smell goes off.

 

 

 
 

11.Finally garnish with Coriander Leaves and Serve with Hot Rice.


 

 
 
 

Notes:

  • Add Chili Powder More or Less according to your taste.
  • Do not reduce amount of of Oil used.
  • Gravy taste better next day.

 

Recipe Card For Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu 

 

Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe/Ladys Finger gravy Recipe/Okra Gravy Recipe

Recipe by Gomathy
Servings

5 to 6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • Lady’s Finger/Vendakkai-7 chopped

  • Shallots-15 Slitted

  • Tomato-1 Chopped

  • Curry Leaves-1 Sprig

  • Coriander Leaves-1 tsp

  • Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp

  • Chili Powder-1 tsp

  • Coriander Powder-2 tsp

  • Coconut Chunks/Grated-1/4 Cup

  • Ginger-1 Inch

  • Garlic Cloves-2

  • Tamarind Paste-1 big lemon sized soaked

  • Hing/Asafoetida-1/4 tsp

  • Oil-1/4 Cup

  • Mustard Seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal-1 tsp

  • or

  • Vadagam-1 tsp

Directions

  • Heat a Kadai and add Oil.
  • Once the Oil is hot add Mustard seeds,Urad dal and Chana dal or Vadagam.
  • After it Splutters add Shallots,Hing and Salt.
  • Once the Shallots become Soft add Chopped Tomatoes and Curry Leaves and cook till it becomes Soft.
  • Further add Chopped Ladys Finger/Vendakkai and Cook in high Flame for 2 Mins.
  • Now add Tamarind Paste and 2 cups Water.
  • Further add Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder and Salt.
  • Cook in Medium Flame till it becomes thick.
  • In a blender add Coconut, Ginger and Garlic Cloves and blend into Smooth Paste by adding needed Water.
  • Once the gravy becomes thick, add Coconut paste and 1 Cup water and Cook till raw smell goes off.
  • Finally garnish with Coriander Leaves and Serve with Hot Rice.

Notes

  • Add Chili Powder More or Less according to your taste.
  • Do not reduce amount of of Oil used.
  • Gravy taste better next day.

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