Vendakkai Thuvattal (Okra Stir Fry)
Vendakkai Thuvattal (Okra Stir fry) is a flavorful South Indian dish with okra, curry leaves, and spices. Its simple - marinate okra, then stir-fry with oil and curry leaves until well roasted.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Vendakkai (Okra) cut to 1/4 inch thickness
- 1 1/2 tsp Sambar powder (adjust to the spice level you prefer)
- 3 tbsp Yogurt
- Salt to taste
Seasoning
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
- Mix the Sambar powder, salt & Yogurt. Marinate the okra in the mixture for an hour
- In a pan heat Sesame oil, add fresh curry leaves, followed by the marinated okra.
- Keep the pan in medium flame, keep stirring in frequent intervals so the okra does not get burnt. You don’t have to cover the pan.
- Once you see that the okra is cooked, raise the flame and cook them till well roasted and dry. Yummy yummy….
Tips
- Non stick pan is good for this recipe.
- Pat dry the okra after washing and then cut them into small pieces. If it’s wet, the okra becomes too sticky.
- Do not add too much yogurt, that will give a slimy result.