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Thursday, July 9, 2015

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

vendakkai-poondu milagu varuval 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!!

vendakkai poondu milagu varuval


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.