Vendakka stir fry

Ingredients

• 22 ladies finger/ vendakka/ okra (tender)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (virgin)
• Salt
• 1/4 cup coconut (grated)
• 2 shallots/ small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 green chilli
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (virgin)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard
• 1 curry leaves sprig

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash, pat dry completely in a clean kitchen towel, without any moisture. I keep it spread in a kitchen towel to dry.

2. 2

   Chop it into tiny pieces. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan/ kadai and temper with mustard, curry leaves. Add turmeric powder in low flame.

3. 3

   In goes chopped ladies finger. Keep stir frying in medium flame for 4-5 mins, without changing it's green.

4. 4

   Meanwhile grind coconut, green chilli, garlic, onion and cumin seeds to a coarse paste without water.

5. 5

   Add the ground paste to the sauteed vendakka/ ladies finger. Sprinkle required salt.

6. 6

   Mix well and continue cooking for about 4 mins stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil in between.

7. 7

   Once there is no slimey nature and the ground masala is fragrant, switch off the stove and transfer to serving bowl.