Vendakkai Varuval Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Okra Stir Fry
Vendakkai Varuval Recipe is a Tamil Nadu style favorite side dish. It is usually a poriyal that is made using onions and tomatoes but in this recipe we have created a twist by mixing the masala into the ladies finger and then shallow frying them to give it a bit crunchy and crispy texture.
Ingredients
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500 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
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cut into one inch pieces
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3 tablespoon Gram flour (besan)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Vendakkai Varuval Recipe, chop the ladies finger and keep it in a bowl
Step 2
Into the same bowl, add all the masala powders including red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and amchur powder along with besan and mix well
Step 3
Sprinkle some water so that it combines well
Step 4
You need coat the masala evenly over all the pieces
Step 5
Heat a flat skillet with oil, enough to fry the ladies finger
Step 6
Slowly add them into the hot oil and fry till they turn golden brown and crispy
Step 7
Skim the ladies finger onto a paper napkin and serve hot
Step 8
Serve the Vendakkai Varuval Recipe along with Tirunelveli Style Mor Kuzhambu Recipe, Steamed Rice, and Pisarna Manga by the side to create a healthy meal