Vendakkai Puzhi Kuzhambu (Ladies Finger Kuzhambu)

Vendakkai Puzhi Kuzhambu   (Ladies Finger Kuzhambu)

Vendakkai is one of the best medicinal vegetables. Its very healthy because of its high fiber content. It helps to reduce Blood Sugar Level and it also helps to prevent from catching cold.

Ingredients:

For Gravy: (Recipe For 2)

Vendakkai              - 8 or 10  (Ladies Finger)

Big Onion              -  1/2

Tomato                  - 1/2

Garlic Pods            - 3

Tamarind               - a lemon size ball

Mustard Seeds       - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds          - 1 tsp

Fenugreek Seeds    - 1 tsp

Salt                         - As required

Turmeric Powder   - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder         - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder  - 1 tsp

Curry Leaves         - few

Gingelly Oil           - As required

To Grind:

Big Onion              -  1/2

Tomato                  - 1/2

Grated Coconut     - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Chop ladies finger,onion,tomato and garlic. Cut ladies finger into little bigger pieces.
• Extract juice from tamarind.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion. Once they are translucent, add tomato. Once both are cooked well, add grated coconut. Grind everything, after it cools down.
• Heat oil in  a pan.  Add cut ladies finger. Take it out when they are roasted.
• Add some more oil to the pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal,cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
• When they splutter, add remaining chopped onions, garlic and curry leaves.
• After they become translucent, add in tomatoes. Cover with a lid and cook well.
• Add in salt, turmeric powder,chiili and coriander powder.
• Also add tamarind extract and cook in the low flame. when the kuzhambu is half done, add roasted ladies finger.
• Serve it hot with steaming rice..