Vendakka Puli

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 12 nos Lady`s finger Vendakka
• Tamarind A lemon sized ball (Puli)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• Oil — for frying
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 3 - small Onions — cut into fine pieces, kunjulli
• 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
• Curry leaves A, a few

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut the lady`s finger into 1 inch pieces.

2. Step 2

   Soak tamarind in hot water. Squeeze out the extract & set aside.

3. Step 3

   Grind coconut, coriander powder and red chillies to a fine paste.

4. Step 4

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the pan.

5. Step 5

   Add the cut pieces into the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes or until the stickiness disappears.

6. Step 6

   Pour the tamarind extract and 1 glass water and turmeric powder in the pan and let it cook until the vegetable is cooked.

7. Step 7

   Add the ground extract and let it let it bubble for about 5 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Season with salt.

9. Step 9

   Heat the oil in another small frying pan.

10. Step 10

    Let the mustard seeds crackle and fenugreek seeds.

11. Step 11

    Fry the onion pieces till golden brown and cook curry leaves.

12. Step 12

    Pour this seasoned mixture into the lady`s finger curry.

13. Step 13

    Adjust the curry consistency to your needs by adding or reducing water. Select a pan or vessel which is non stick so that the lady`s finger is not burnt while frying.

14. Step 14

    Optional: Add 1/2 tomato while grinding coconut.