Vendakkai Poriyal / Bhindi Fry

Ingredients :

Vendakkai / Bhindi / Okra - 250 grams
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 spring
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tblsp
Coriander powder - 1 tblsp
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - 3 tblsp

Method :

• Wash and dry vendakkai and cut them into round pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves & stir for a while.
• Add in the chopped vendakkai and stir for a minute.
• Make sure that the stickiness goes off and season with salt to taste.
• Cover and cook on low flame, stirring occasionally.
• Now add the spice powders, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
• Mix everything well and fry it till vendakkai turns crispy.
• Serve with rice.