Vendakkai Pachadi
Veg
Contains dairy
A refreshing yogurt-based dish made with sautéed okra, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Cuisines
Pondicherry
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Okra |
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1 cup | Yogurt , plain |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
|
1 teaspoon | Urad dal |
|
1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the vendakkai (okra) thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2 Cut the okra into thin round slices.
- 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 5 Add urad dal, asafoetida, and sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
- 6 Add the chopped onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 7 Add the sliced okra and turmeric powder. Sauté until the okra is cooked and no longer slimy.
- 8 In a bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth and add salt to taste.
- 9 Once the okra is cooked, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 10 Mix the sautéed okra mixture into the yogurt.
- 11 Serve the vendakkai pachadi as a side dish with rice or chapati.
Tips
Ensure the okra is completely dry before cooking to avoid sliminess.