September 02, 2016

Vendaikka / Lady's finger Masala Curry from Kerala


Ingredients needed for the Vendaikka Masala Curry
4 cups Vendaikka cut in to 1" pieces
4green chillies slit
1 tsp ginger chopped fine
10 garlic cloves
1 cup onions sliced
Handful of curry leaves
Salt to taste
3tbsps oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsps Coriander powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp pepperpowder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
2 1/2 cups coconut milk ( 1/2 thick + 2 thin )

How to prepare Vendaikka Masala Curry?
Heat a little oil in a fry pan, saute the lady's fingers  till the stickiness goes. Keep aside.
Now heat another fry pan, add a little oil, saute onions, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves.
Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and garam masala powder. Mix well till the raw smell goes.
Now add the second and thin coconut milk and ac up of water. Bring it to boil, simmer and add the Lady's fingers and salt to taste.
Once the gravy starts thickening, add the first and thick coconut milk.
As it comes to boil, remove from fire, mix well. Do not let the gravy boil.
Garnish with a few coriander leaves and serve with chappathis / rice. 

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