- Submitted by Dahlia
(Ladies Finger Stirfry)
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Vendakkai thoran, is a simple side dish made in Kerala that is served with boiled rice and some curry. It is sometimes served as part of the Onam Sadhya.
Commonly ladies finger is stir fried with mild spices. However this thoran preparation is also very tasty. The addition of coconut makes it very delicious. I have added both green chili and red chili powder to prepare this thoran. You can skip the red chili powder if you don’t want it spicy. Do try it out and share your feedback.
Recipe For Vendakkai Thoran
Preparation Time - 15 mins
Cooking Time - 20 Mins
Serves- 4
Ingredients
- Ladies finger (Vendakkai) – 1/2 kg (chopped thinly)
- Onion – 1
- Green Chili - 1
- Red chili powder -1/2 tsp
- Coconut - 2-3 tblsp
- For Tempering
- Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- Curry leaves - few
Method
- Wash the ladies finger, dry it on a clean kitchen towel and chop it a thin circles. Also chop the onion.
- In a kadai, take oil and add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Once the dal turns golden brown add the chopped onions, green chili and curry leaves. Sate for a minute.
- Add the chopped ladies finger and mix well. Cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium flame till the slimy texture of the ladies finger goes off.
- Add salt, grated coconut and red chili powder to this. Stir fry and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Switch off and serve with rice and some curry.
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