Vedakkai Thoran Recipe - Kerala Style Bhindi Stir Fry
A diabetic friendly Kerala Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces, pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped, fresh coconut - grated. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳
Instructions
10 steps- 1
To begin making the Vendakkai Thoran Recipe, firstly prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready
- 2
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai; add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle
sprig curry leaves(1)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon) - 3
Add the chopped onions and saute until the onions become tender
pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2) - 4
Once the onions are soft and tender, add the green chilies, cut Vendakkai (bhindi) and sprinkle salt
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces(500 grams)pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2)salt - to taste - 5
Cover the pan, with the lid slightly ajar and cook the Vendakkai until it is soft
- 6
Keep stirring intermittently until it is cooked through
- 7
Once the Vendakkai is cooked through, add the turmeric powder, grated coconut and saute for a few more minutes
fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon) - 8
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 9
Once done, transfer the Vendakkai Thoran to a serving bowl and serve warm
- 10
Make the delicious Vendakkai Thoran Recipe and serve it along with Kuruku Kaalan (Raw Bananas in Coconut Curry) and Steamed Rice for a delicious lunch
fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)sprig curry leaves(1)
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Vedakkai Thoran Recipe - Kerala Style Bhindi Stir Fry
A diabetic friendly Kerala Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces, pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped, fresh coconut - grated. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳
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10 steps- 1
To begin making the Vendakkai Thoran Recipe, firstly prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready
- 2
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai; add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle
sprig curry leaves(1)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon) - 3
Add the chopped onions and saute until the onions become tender
pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2) - 4
Once the onions are soft and tender, add the green chilies, cut Vendakkai (bhindi) and sprinkle salt
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces(500 grams)pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2)salt - to taste - 5
Cover the pan, with the lid slightly ajar and cook the Vendakkai until it is soft
- 6
Keep stirring intermittently until it is cooked through
- 7
Once the Vendakkai is cooked through, add the turmeric powder, grated coconut and saute for a few more minutes
fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon) - 8
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 9
Once done, transfer the Vendakkai Thoran to a serving bowl and serve warm
- 10
Make the delicious Vendakkai Thoran Recipe and serve it along with Kuruku Kaalan (Raw Bananas in Coconut Curry) and Steamed Rice for a delicious lunch
fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)sprig curry leaves(1)
Rate this recipe
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