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Vendaikai Peanut Poriyal

A side dish prepared with Okra (vendaikai) and peanut that is served with rice.

Vendaikai Peanut Poriyal

Recipe by S Kamala
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: PoriyalCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

A side dish prepared with Okra (vendaikai) and peanut that is served with rice.

Ingredients

  • Okra (Vendaikai) – 100 gm

  • Onion – 1

  • Garlic flakes – 5 to 6

  • Peanut – 1/2 cup

  • Sambar Powder – 2 teaspoons

  • Turmeric – 1/4 teaspoon

  • Oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon

  • Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon

  • Curry Leaves – few

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

Directions

  • Wash and wipe the okra and cut it into small rounds.
  • Chop Onion finely. Chop garlic flakes lengthwise.
  • In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard.
  • When it pops up add urad dhal and peanut. Fry till the urad dhal turns light brown.
  • Then add garlic flakes and fry for few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and coriander leaves and fry for few more seconds.
  • Add the okra pieces and mix it well. Close with a lid and cook on low flame.
  • Keep stirring now and then till the okra is cooked well.
  • Add sambar powder, turmeric and salt and mix it well.
  • Allow to fry till it become dry and crisp.
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