This dish goes well with chapati, roti and any other Indian Bread.
Vendaikai Masala Curry
Course: PoriyalCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesThis dish goes well with chapati, roti and any other Indian Bread.
Ingredients
Vendaikai (Okra) – 15 to 20 Nos
Onion – 1 (medium size)
Green Chillies – 2 Nos
Tomato – 2 Nos (medium size)
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Ginger and Garlic paste – 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon stick – a small one
Cloves – 4
Bay leaf – a piece
Oil – for deep frying
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Cut the okra into two inch long pieces. Chop the onion, green chillies (lengthwise) and tomatoes.
- Heat the oil in a kadai and when it is hot, add okra pieces in batches and deep fry till crisp. Remove it and keep aside.
- In another kadai put 4 teaspoon of oil and when it is hot add cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaf. Add onion and fry till it become light brown. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies and fry for a while. Add garam masala and fry for two minutes. Add tomato pieces, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and stir fry till the tomatoes are mashed well and blends with the masala. Now add fried okra and mix gently so that the okras will not break. Keep it low flame for two minutes. Remove it and garnish with coriander leaves.