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

    Preparation time:10 Mins

    Cooking time:30 to 40 Mins
    Serves:5 to 6

    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

    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.




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    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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