Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe वेंदाक्कई टेंगा करी रेसिपी: Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe: A South Indian dish featuring okra and coconut- It is a delicious recipe if you are a fan of south indian cuisine then try this recipe-
Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe Details
Recipe Name: Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe
Total Cook Time: 30 mins
Mode: Easy
Recipe Servings: 2 member’s
Cook Time: 20 mins
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients for Vendakkai Thenga Curry Recipe
- 250 Gram fresh okra (vendakkai), washed and chopped
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 gram onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (black gram)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Curry leaves
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
How to Prepare
Prepare Coconut Paste:
- Grind grated coconut with a little water to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
Cook Okra:
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add asafoetida, chopped onions, and curry leaves. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
Add Vegetables:
- Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Add chopped okra and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it becomes tender.
Spice it up:
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Coconut Infusion:
- Pour in the coconut paste and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until the flavors meld.
Finish with Tempering:
- In a separate small pan, heat a little oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves for tempering. Once mustard seeds pop, pour this over the curry.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve Vendakkai Thenga Curry hot with steamed rice or appam or Malabar Parantha
Cooking video
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