Kerala Style Vendakka Kichadi
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 250 g Ladies finger
- 1 cup Curd
- 1 tsp Kadala parippu channa dal
- 1 tsp Parippu Urad dal (Uzhunnu)
- 1/4 tsp Mustard
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 nos Dry red chilly
- Salt, to taste
- OIl to fry
Preparation
Step 1
Cut ladies finger into 1 cm pieces and fry in hot oil in oil till crisp.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil and allow to crackle mustard.
Step 3
Add kadala parippu, uzhunnu parippu, curry leaves and red chilly.
Step 4
Add to fried vendakka(ladies finger) and cook well.
Step 5
Add curd and salt just before serivng and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Goes well with Rice.
Tip
Taste as you go. Recipes are guidelines — your palate is the final judge. Adjust salt, sourness, and heat to what tastes right to you.
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