South Indian Foods

Vendaikai Mandi (Green okra Gravy)

Vendaikai Mandi (Green okra Gravy)

Cuisine Style: Tamilnadu, Cooking Time: 30 minutes, To Serve: 4, Take with: rice, Type: Lunch Gravy

Ingredients

  • Green okra -(20)
  • Garlic flakes -10
  • Onion -1
  • Green Chillies -6
  • Tamarind- 25gm
  • Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
  • Cup raw rice water -1/2
  • Cup tamarind paste -1/2
  • Water -1/2 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Green Curry leaves

Preparation

  • Soak the tamarind.
  • Wash the okras and cut it into small pieces.
  • Chop the onions and garlic.
  • Slit green Chillies.
  • Heat the oil and fry the okra pieces.
  • Keep it aside.
  • Heat the oil again and add mustard seeds and Curry leaves.
  • Mix chopped onions, garlic and green chilies.
  • Add fried okras and tamarind extract.
  • Mix it well.
  • Then add raw rice water then add salt.
  • Boil till the mixture until it becomes thick
  • Serve with rice.

Note

  • Instead of Okra potato can be used.

Tip

  • Pappadam is the best side dish.

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