Vendakkai Thoran Recipe - Kerala Style Bhindi Stir Fry
Vendakkai Thoran Recipe is a simple and yet delicious recipe made from Bhindi/ Okra also known as Vendakkai in the south of India. The Vendakkai is tossed in a simple onion, green chili and coconut and served as a side dish along with a main meal.
Ingredients
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500 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
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slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces
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10 Pearl onions (Sambar Onions)
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finely chopped
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1/4 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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2 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
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for cooking
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Vendakkai Thoran Recipe, firstly prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready
Step 2
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai; add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle
Step 3
Add the chopped onions and saute until the onions become tender
Step 4
Once the onions are soft and tender, add the green chilies, cut Vendakkai (bhindi) and sprinkle salt
Step 5
Cover the pan, with the lid slightly ajar and cook the Vendakkai until it is soft
Step 6
Keep stirring intermittently until it is cooked through
Step 7
Once the Vendakkai is cooked through, add the turmeric powder, grated coconut and saute for a few more minutes
Step 8
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
Step 9
Once done, transfer the Vendakkai Thoran to a serving bowl and serve warm
Step 10
Make the delicious Vendakkai Thoran Recipe and serve it along with Kuruku Kaalan (Raw Bananas in Coconut Curry) and Steamed Rice for a delicious lunch