Vendakai Poriyal

                       வெண்டைக்காய் பொரியல் 

(Okra Stir Fry)

A simple okra stir fry with onions and tomatoes.A ideal side for rice or chappathies.

Its kind of a little intimidating to mix okra with tomatoes as okra itself is a little gooey and adding tomatoes to it will make matters  worse ,but its not so.They both make a wonderful combination and its definitely worth a try.

Ingredients:

1Lb(1/2kg)         Okra/ladies finger

1No                    Onion

1no                     Tomatoe

1/2tsp                 Cummin seeds

1tsp                    Red chillie pwdr(R)

1pinch                Turmeric pwdr(T)

11/2tsp               Coriander pwdr(C)  

1/2tsp                 Salt(or to taste)

5tsp                    Oil

Method:

                 Chop the okra length wise.

Chop the onions and tomatoes.

Take a non stick pan and add the oil.splutter cummin seeds and fry the onions in it.When the onions are golden brown add the tomatoes and saute.When the tomatoes are soft and tender add the masalas(R,C&T).

Fry for a couple of seconds.Now add the chopped vegetable with salt and saute. Turn the heat to medium low,else the veggies will start to burn.Keep tossing the veggies ,slowly all the gooeness will wear off .

This dish goes well will about anything(plain rice and sambar,curd rice,chappathies).

Enjoy!!