Vendakkai Puli kootu(Okra Curry)

Ingredients

Vendakkai(Okra)-1/4kg

Onion-1

Riped Tomato-3

Curry leaves-few

Mustard-1/4tablespoon

Urad dhal-1/4tablespoon

Chilli powder-1 tablespoon

Corriander powder-2 tablespoon

Turmeric powder-1/4tablespoon

Tamarind Juice-1cup

Oil-2 tablespoon

Salt-as required

Method

• Cut Vendakkai(Okra) into small circular pieces leaving the top and the bottom part of it.
• In a kadai,add 1/2tablespoon of oil and add the vendakkai(okra) and fry until the stickiness within okra is reduced.
• In a pan,add oil,mustard,urad dhal.
• When it starts popping,add onion,curry leaves.
• When onion gets transparent,add tomato,chilli powder,turmeric powder,corriander powder.
• Add okra,tamarind juice when tomato becomes mushy.
• Add 1cup of water and cook until okra is fully done.

Tip

This recepie can be made thick or watery depending on the need,goes well with dhal curry.