Vendakkai - Poondu Milagu Varuval (Ladies Finger and Garlic Pepper fry)

Its evident from Novels which i have read such as 'Udayar' and 'Ponniyin Selvan' that they have used only Black pepper to give spiciness to food in ancient India.  And there is something wonderful about Black pepper. The food which we prepare only using pepper stands unique in its taste and its very much healthy too..

Here is the Milagu varuval using Vendakkai. To enhance the flavor i have used also Garlic. The recipe follows!!

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Vendakkai              - 1/4 kg   (Ladies Finger)

Big Onion              - 1 (small)

Garlic Pods            - 5

Mustard Seeds      - 1/2 tsp

Urad Dal               - 1/2 tsp

Salt                        - As required

Turmeric Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Pepper Powder    - 1/2 tsp

Yogurt                  - 2 tbsp (Curd)

Oil                         - As required

Curry Leaves        - few

Procedure:

• Chop Ladies Finger, Big Onion and Garlic finely. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal.
• When they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped onions and Garlic.
• After they translucent add chopped Ladies finger.
• Cover it with a lid and cook in  a medium flame.
• When Ladies Finger is half done, add salt , turmeric powder, Pepper powder and also Yogurt. Yogurt is added to avoid ladies finger from  getting sticky.
• Keep on sauteing in between. See to that ladies finger didn't get burnt.
• Saute till ladies finger is cooked and it turns crispy.
• Serve it with rice and Kuzhambu of your choice.

Vendakkai Poriyal (Ladies Finger Poriyal)

Vendakkai Poriyal (Ladies Finger Poriyal)

Following is the healthy Ladies Finger poriyal.. Ladies Finger, as such is a miracle vegetable which is best recommended for everyone from kids to Adults..

Recipe Follows..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Vendakkai              - 1/4 kg   (Ladies Finger)

Mustard Seeds      - 1 tsp

Urad Dal               - 1 tsp

Salt                        - As required

Turmeric Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 1/2 tsp

Yogurt                  - 2 tbsp (Curd)

Oil                         - As required

Curry Leaves        - few

Procedure:

• Chop Ladies Finger finely. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal.
• When they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped Ladies Finger.
• Cover it with a lid and cook in  a medium flame.
• When Ladies Finger is half done, add salt , turmeric powder, chilli powder and also Yogurt. Yogurt is added to avoid ladies finger from  getting sticky.
• Keep on sauteing in between. See to that ladies finger didn't get burnt.
• Saute till ladies finger is cooked and crispy.
• Serve it with rice and Kuzhambu of your choice.

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..