For more recipes with okra or vendakka, check out: Bhindi masala recipe Aloo bhindi Okra fry Okra stew Vendakka avial
Vendakka Pachadi Recipe
Ingredients: 10 vendakka / okra 1 small onion 1 tsp oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp roasted jeera / cumin powder 1 green chilli (or to taste) 1 cup thick plain yogurt 1/4 to 1/2 cup water Salt to taste Instructions: To prepare the okra: Wash the okra and lay them out to dry without overlapping. If you want to proceed without waiting, pat dry thoroughly with kitchen napkins and proceed to chop. This is how I make okra less slimy when cooking. Cut the okra into thin rounds. Chop the onion finely and the green chilli into small pieces (or crush using a pestle and mortar). Heat oil, add mustard seeds and when they pop, add the onions, green chilli and okra. Fry for 8-10 mins until the onions are golden and the okra is fried and crisp. Drain and leave aside to cool. Beat yogurt with salt and cumin powder. Dunk in the fried okra mixture and mix well. Serve with rice and side dish / kuzhambu.
