Vendakkai Poriyal is a popular South Indian dish made with okra (vendakkai/ladies’ fingers) as the main ingredient. It is a simple and delicious dry curry that goes well with typical south Indian lunch and with other variety rice. Here’s a basic recipe to make Vendakkai Poriyal which is mild spicy and perfect for everyone including kids.
Okra recipe | Vendakkai Poriyal, which is made with okra (vendakkai/ladies’ fingers), offers several health benefits due to its nutritious content. Ladies Finger is low in calorie, rich in dietary fiber, high in Vitamins and Minerals, good for Heart Health, skin, bones and helps manage blood sugar level. Proper cooking of vendakai poriyal with minimal oil and by not overcooking the okra helps preserve its nutrients. This recipe is a simple vendakkai poriyal, where we can also add onion, green chilli, pepper powder, grated coconut too.
Ingredients
- 15-20 Okra / Vendakkai / Ladies finger
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- a pinch cumin seeds
- a pinch asafetida
- Few Curry leaves
- Salt
- 2 tbsp Oil
Directions
- Wash the okra thoroughly and pat them dry using a kitchen towel.
- Remove the ends and chop them into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Then, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- Stir for a few seconds until aromatic.
- Add the chopped okra to the pan. Stir well to coat the okra with oil.
- Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Mix everything together, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Keep stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking until the okra becomes tender and slightly crispy.
- If you prefer a more crispy texture, cook for a few more minutes.
- Once the okra is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste.
- Vendakkai Poriyal is Ready.
Vendakkai Poriyal | Ladies Finger Recipe
Vendakkai Poriyal is a popular South Indian dish made with okra (vendakkai/ladies’ fingers) as the main ingredient. It is a simple and delicious dry curry that goes well with typical south Indian lunch and with other variety rice.
⏲️ Prep Time
10 mins
⏲️ Cook Time
20 mins
🍴 Serves
2
🍲 Meal
Side Dish
Ingredients
- 15-20 Okra / Vendakkai / Ladies finger
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- a pinch cumin seeds
- a pinch asafetida
- Few Curry leaves
- Salt
- 2 tbsp Oil
Directions
- Wash the okra thoroughly and pat them dry using a kitchen towel.
- Remove the ends and chop them into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Then, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- Stir for a few seconds until aromatic.
- Add the chopped okra to the pan. Stir well to coat the okra with oil.
- Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Mix everything together, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Keep stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking until the okra becomes tender and slightly crispy.
- If you prefer a more crispy texture, cook for a few more minutes.
- Once the okra is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste.
- Vendakkai Poriyal is Ready.
