Vendakkai Poriyal | Ladies finger Fry | Bhindi Fry | Okra Fry
The Importance of Using Fresh and Tender Okra
When preparing dishes with okra, also known as bhindi, the quality of the vegetable can significantly impact the final result. Here's why using fresh and tender okra is crucial:
Texture Matters: Fresh, tender okra ensures a soft and pleasant texture. In contrast, mature okra can be fibrous and tough, leading to an undesirable mouthfeel.
Flavor Profile: Younger okra has a more delicate and subtle flavor, which blends seamlessly with spices and other ingredients. Mature okra may possess a stronger taste that can overpower the dish.
Cooking Ease: Fresh okra cooks faster and more evenly, allowing you to achieve the perfect consistency. Older okra can be harder to cook through, often resulting in unevenly cooked pieces.
Nutritional Value: Fresh okra retains more of its natural nutrients, providing you with a healthier meal. Overripe vegetables can lose some of their nutritional benefits.
By choosing fresh and tender okra, you enhance the overall quality of your dish, making every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Ladies finger/vendakkai-1/2 kg chopped
Onion-1 no chopped
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Pepper powder-1/8 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
Red chilli-1 no
Rice flour-1 Tbsp
Curry leaves and coriander leaves few
Grated coconut-1 Tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil -2 Tbsps
Recipe Video
Method
👉Wash the ladiesfinger and wipe well to remove all the moisture using a kitchen towel . Cut to small pieces set aside.
👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds,red chillies, curry leaves and allow it to splutter.
👉Add onions and saute well until the onions turn translucent.
👉Add ladiesfinger and sauté well in medium flame for 2 mins .
👉Now sprinkle very little water (just a tablespoon) and continue to sauté for few minutes.
👉Once the ladiesfinger is half cooked add red chilli powder, turmeric powder,pepper powder and salt mix well and saute well for another 5 mins until the ladiesfinger is done and raw smell goes.
👉Now add rice flour and mix well and roast for 2 mins.
👉Add coriander leaves and grated coconut and switch off the gas.
👉Serve hot.
Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4
Tips-
✍️Wash and wipe the ladiesfinger without any moisture with kitchen towel and set aside as such for 5 mins and later cut to desired shapes.
✍️Sprinkle very little water to cook the ladies finger.
✍️Don't cover and cook.
✍️Saute in medium flame.
✍️Add the spice powders only after the okra is half cooked.
✍️You can add a tsp of curd to prevent sliminess.