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Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe
How to Make Vendakkai Thenga Curry
Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe: A South Indian dish featuring okra and coconut- It is a delicious recipe if you are a fan of south indian cuisine then try this recipe-
- Total Cook Time 30 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy
Ingredients of Vendakkai Thenga Curry
- 250 Gram fresh okra (vendakkai), washed and chopped
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 gram onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (black gram)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Curry leaves
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
How to Make Vendakkai Thenga Curry
HideShow MediaPrepare Coconut Paste:
1.
Grind grated coconut with a little water to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
Cook Okra:
1.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
2.
Add asafoetida, chopped onions, and curry leaves. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
Add Vegetables:
1.
Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
2.
Add chopped okra and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it becomes tender.
Spice it up:
1.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Coconut Infusion:
1.
Pour in the coconut paste and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until the flavors meld.
Finish with Tempering:
1.
In a separate small pan, heat a little oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves for tempering. Once mustard seeds pop, pour this over the curry.
Garnish and Serve:
1.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
2.
Serve Vendakkai Thenga Curry hot with steamed rice or appam or Malabar Parantha
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