Vendakkai fry is a popular South Indian dish made with okra (also known as lady’s finger or bhindi). To make the dish, the okra is sliced and then marinated in a mixture of spices such as turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. The okra is then fried until it becomes crispy and golden brown.
Vendakkai fry is a tasty and easy-to-prepare side dish that can be served with rice or any Indian bread like roti, naan or paratha. The dish has a unique texture, with the crispy exterior of the okra contrasting with its soft and tender interior. It is also a popular vegetarian and vegan dish, as it does not contain any meat or animal products.
Overall, vendakkai fry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by many in South India and beyond. This recipe can be also prepared in “Air Fryer” with just a teaspoon of oil. Recipe for air fried okra.
Also try these vendaikai (Ladies Finger/Okra) recipes:
Vendaikai Coconut Poriyal
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyIndulge in the flavors of South India with Vendaikai coconut poriyal, a tasty okra stir-fry dish paired with freshly grated coconut. Perfect for rice and dal or as a side dish.
Stuffed Vendaikai
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyA vendaikai (okra) recipe that can be served with rice
Vendaikai Masala Curry
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis dish goes well with chapati, roti and any other Indian Bread.
Vendaikai Curry
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis recipe made with okra (vendaikai) is served with rice
Vendakkai Fry
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minutesVendakkai fry is a popular South Indian dish made with okra (also known as lady’s finger or bhindi).
Ingredients
Vendaikai – 10 or 15
Besan flour – 2 tablespoon
Rice flour – 1 teaspoon
Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Jeera Powder – ½ teaspoon
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Oil – for deep frying
Directions
- Cut the okra into two pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into four. Cut all the okra like this.
- Add all these pieces into a broad bowl.
- Sprinkle besan, rice flour, chilli powder, turmeric, jeera powder and salt. Gently mix it. No need to add any water. The stickiness in the okra will bind the flours. If you find it too dry, then just sprinkle one or two teaspoons of water and mix it.
- Heat oil in a tawa. Take out a handful of okra and drop it in the oil loosely.
- Gently separate it in the oil. Fry till it become golden brown.
kai kamala
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Thank you Shree.
This recipe looks damn good, yummmmyy…… will try this tonight…..
This one really look damn good, Yummy…… I was looking for a good Okra Fry recipe, Looks like this one is the one, Am gonna try this one tonight………
Thanks..
Hi Sonali Nayak,
Thank you for visiting my blog. Pl try this recipe and let me know your feedback.
Hi Kamala..
I did try this recipe.. It was damn good, My husband really loved it..
Thanks.. I also tried oats upma.. I loved it..
Am going to try out more from your site now..
Keep the Good Work Going…..
Sonali..
Hi Kamala..
I tried this one out, It was damn good, My husband really loved it.. I also tried out Oats Upma.. I loved it..
Will try out more from ur site now.. Keep The Good Work Going…
Sonali..
Hi Sonali Nayak,
Thank you for your feed back.
My husband loves ladies finger..all your recipes seems good…I’ll try each one and make my husband eat…
mam divya here from madipakkam. i want to try out different dishes. i am very much interested in cooking. my son loves fried rice very much and potato dishes. can you tell me some dishes innovatively. i also like to learn easy snacks mam. please do help me
I have already posted potato recipes and rice dishes. Please check my website.