Vendakkai Poriyal, Ladies finger stir fry
Vendakkai poriyal or bhindi stir fry is not only tasty but a healthy dish as well. Everyone loves the ladies finger and this is one of the many ways to relish this amazing vegetable.
Servings 3 people
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 500 gms ladies finger cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 - 3 dry whole red chili
- 2 sprigs of curry leaves
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and fry till they splutter.
- Next add in the whole red chili, curry leaves, garlic and saute for a couple of minutes till the garlic starts browning. Add in the onion and saute till translucent.
- Add salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder and fry for a minute till raw smell vanishes from it.
- Add in the ladies finger and cook on high heat till all the masala is coated to them.
- Reduce the flame to medium and stir occasionally to prevent it from getting burnt.
- Remove from heat when the ladies finger are slightly brown on the edges. This should take approximately fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed hot rice, dal, and ghee.
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Notes
- Do not cook in high flame as it will easily burn your vendakkai poriyal. Just cook on high heat till the masala is coated.
- When you wash the ladies finger, pat them dry before cutting. Otherwise, it will turn sticky.