Vendaikkaai Avial

Recipe : Vendaikkai avial (traditional kerala style)
Shared by : Hema Ramesh
Dated : 22/11/2014

SPECIALITY: This is a non-oily, cholestrol less healthy traditional dish 
Ingredients:
Vendakkai / Ladys Finger / Okra – ¾ kg
Tamarind water – from small gooseberry size tamarind ball
Curd – 3 tablespoons
Salt to taste
For seasoning:
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
For Grinding:
Coconut - 3/4 cup
Dry Red Chilli - 2 to 3
Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1tsp
Procedure:
Heat oil in pan and splutter the mustard seeds, curry leaves. Add a bit of asafoetida and turmeric powder.
Now add the cut lady's fingers, a bit of salt and saute them. Then add the tamarind water, mix close with a lid and leave it in simmer for a while.
After the lady's fingers are cooked, add the ground masala and mix well for 2 minutes. At last add 3 tablespoons of curd and mix them all well.
Vendaikkai avial is ready to serve hot! 

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