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Lady's Finger Fry | Stuffed Vendakkai Okra

Lady's Finger / Vendakkai / Okra stuffed with a spicy kari podi.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3
Author Nisha

Ingredients

  • About 20 Vendakkai | Okra (small size)
  • 4-5 tablespoon Oil

For roasting and grinding

  • 4 tablespoon Dhaniya | Coriander seeds
  • 3 tablespoon Kadalai Parupu | Channa Dahl
  • 4-5 Red Chillies
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the dhaniya, channa dahl and red chillies in a pan. Cool and grind it to a fine powder. Add salt to the mix.
  2. Wash and pat dry the Okra with a towel. Then trim the head and slit in between making it into half.
  3. Then stuff the spice mix in between and press it tight so that it holds.
  4. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed Kadai | Pan over medium low heat. Preferably a cast iron pan.
  5. Once the oil is hot put the okra and make sure it is not over crowded.
  6. Cover with a lid and cook. Keep turning it in between and cook until it becomes tender. You can also add the spice mix on top if there is any remaining.
  7. Serve them with mor kuzhambu rice.

Recipe Notes

Adjust the chillies as per your spice level. Also add salt a little bit more. It should be slightly salty and spicy so that you don't have to add it in the end. Even if you add it in the end it might not mix properly.