Vendakka Curd Curry | Okra Curd Curry
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this okra curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Vendakka
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 pinch Turmeric powder
- 2 pinch Salt
- ½ tsp Garlic — chopped
- 1 nos Onion
- 2 nos Green chillies
- ¾ tsp Red chilly powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- 1 nos Tomato
- Coriander leaves, a few
- ¼ tsp Garam masala powder
- 1+1 tbsp Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it and add sliced ladies finger/okra into it.
Step 2
Add salt and turmeric powder. Cook the okra on medium-high heat initially without constant stirring to allow it to brown slightly and reduce sliminess. Then take it off the heat.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add cumin and garlic. stir for a few seconds.
Step 4
Next, add sliced onion and green chilly. cook, stirring often, for a few minutes.
Step 5
Stir in chopped tomato and cook till it turn soft.
Step 6
In the meantime take a bowl and curd, red chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Reduce the flame and add it into the sautéed onion and tomato.
Step 8
Next, add sautéed okra and Fold everything together gently.
Step 9
Take it off the heat. and add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.
Step 10
Rest for 15 minutes.
Step 11
Serve alongside Rice or Chappathi.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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