Vendakkai Pachadi

Vendakkai Pachadi

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

Okra 200 grams Okra
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , plain
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
urad dal 1 teaspoon Urad dal
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the vendakkai (okra) thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. 2 Cut the okra into thin round slices.
  3. 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add urad dal, asafoetida, and sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
  6. 6 Add the chopped onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  7. 7 Add the sliced okra and turmeric powder. Sauté until the okra is cooked and no longer slimy.
  8. 8 In a bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth and add salt to taste.
  9. 9 Once the okra is cooked, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  10. 10 Mix the sautéed okra mixture into the yogurt.
  11. 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.