Vendakka Curry - Kerala Style
Vendakka Curry is a popular as well as vegetable stew in Kerala cuisine. Cooked in coconut milk, Vendakka Curry is a mild and flavorful dish with a somewhat thick creamy gravy. The sliminess of ladies finger or okra is reduced by sautéing well in oil.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Lady’s finger — cut into 1” pieces, vendakka
- 2 nos Onion — diced
- 5 Or Green chillies — slit
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1 cup Thick coconut milk
- 2 cup Thin coconut milk
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 ½ Coriander powder
- Coconut oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 2
Add vendakka pieces and sautT, till you get rid of its¦ stickiness.
Step 3
Add onion, green chillies and curry leaves and sautT again.
Step 4
When the onion gets sautTed lightly, add turmeric powder and coriander powder.
Step 5
Sauté, till the raw smell of the powders leave.
Step 6
Add thin coconut milk and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Put the lid on and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
After 5 minutes, remove the cover and give it a good stir.
Step 9
Add thick coconut milk and take it off the heat.
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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