Vendakkai (Lady’s Finger), Urulakkizhangu (Potato) Roast
Vendakkai Potato roast is a combination of potatoes and lady's finger/ Bhindi/ Okra cooked separately and combined together with spices. This curry makes a perfect vegetable as a side dish with phulka, roti, rice kadhi.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 5 – Lady’s finger (Vendakkai)
- 3 nos Urulakkizhangu Medium size, Potatoes
- 1 – Garam Masala Powder
- 3 Tspns Coriander Powder
- ½ Tspn Turmeric Powder
- 2 Tspns Black Gram
- 2 Tspns Red Chilli Powder
- 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
- Salt, to taste
- 2 Tspns Bengal Gram dhal
- 3 Tspns Coconut/Refined Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Clean, Wash and Cut the Vendakkai (Lady’s finger) in little big size (as shown in picture) and keep the pieces aside.
Step 2
Peel, Wash and cut the Urulakkizhangu (Potato) also in little big size and keep the pieces separately.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a Cheenachatti and add Cumin seeds, Black Gram and Bengal Gram dhal into this hot Oil and stir it.
Step 4
When colour of Cumin seeds, Black Gram and Bengal Gram dhal turn into golden/brown, add the Urulakkizhangu pieces and stir it well. Cover the Cheenachatti with a Plate and cook the Urulakkizhangu for about five minutes in medium flame.
Step 5
After about five minutes, remove the plate and add Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Red Chilli Powder and stir the mix further.
Step 6
Add the Vendakkai pieces along with required quantity of Salt, stir the mix, again cover the Cheenachatti with a Plate and cook the mix for about 5 – 10 minutes in medium flame.
Step 7
After about ten minutes, remove the plate, add Garam Masala powder into the mix and stir it well (not necessary to add water for cooking Urulakizhangu/Vendakkai).
Step 8
Vendakkai (Lady’s Finger), Urulakkizhangu (Potato) Roast is ready. This Roast can serve with Poori/Chappathi/Cooked Rice. For making the Roast more tasty, just before serving it, add 5 - 6 drops of fresh Lime juice and stir it properly.
Tip
A heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet gives you the best results for a proper Kerala fry. Thin pans burn the spices before the meat dries.
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