Vendakka/ Okra Aviyal

Ingredients:

10-12 okra/ vendakka, chopped into 1" pieces

4 shallots

1/2 cup grated coconut

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp chilli powder

2 tbsp tamarind paste

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

salt

oil

Preparation:

1. Cook chopped okra in some salted water till soft and keep it aside.
2. Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, shallots and chilli powder into a coarse paste adding very little water.
3. Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves.
4. Add ground paste and saute for a minute. Then add okra pieces and tamarind paste, mix well and cook covered for 2-3 minutes. Adjust salt ..
5. Remove from fire and serve with rice...

Recipe Source: Edible Garden