Vendaikai Thakkali Kuzhambu – Palakkad Touch
- 23
- November
- 2013
It has been a quest for finding the perfect recipe that could do double duty as a meal and as a dipping sauce. And, I finally cracked the code recently. The original recipe is shared by AK’s family. But, I just made a few adjustments, adapted it to suit my needs. Well, it ended up […]
Aloo Bhindi Subzi – Dare to Pair
- 20
- March
- 2013
For someone as enamored of Indian cooking as myself, it is rather surprising that I seriously omitted posting some of the best recipes that I cook everyday! On a busy weeknight, its my go to dish. I will vary the vegetables depending on what is available. Some of the pairings are the absolute winners, so […]
Vendaikai Pori Kuzhambu / Bendakaya Pulusu
- 16
- September
- 2011
Araithuvitta Vendaikai Puli Kuzhambu: I dunno, how come I missed posting this recipe for such a long time. I have cooked it over a millions of time( bit exaggerating)…yeah, that’s the point…until, someone say its one of their favorite meal…I fail to make a mental note of it! So, the each time you see a […]
Bhindi Bhajji – Goan Style
- 15
- May
- 2011
Other Names Bhindi Masala. Bhindi Subzi. Lady’s Finger Fry. Vendaikai Varuval. Bendakaya Kura. Ingredients Okra/lady’s finger – 1 pound Green chilies 3 sliced Red onion 1 large sliced Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 pods minced Tomato 1 small – crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Sesame oil few spoons Vinegar few spoons Method Trim the ends […]
Oven Baked Okra in Yogurts Based Curry – Healthy Option!
- 25
- April
- 2011
Vendaikai Mor-Kuzhambu: Other Names: Bhindi Kadhi. Vendaka Mor Curry. Ingredients: Okra 1 large bowl fullYogurts 4 cupsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Wet Grind these to a Thick Paste: Pepper 1-2 spoonsGreen chilies 5Thoor dal 1 cup – soakedTomato 1Ginger 3-4 inch size. peeled.Garlic 4 -5 cloves For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin […]
Okra Pepper Stir-fry / Vendaikai Milagu Varuval
- 15
- April
- 2011
Bhindi Subzi:Ingredients: Okra/lady’s finger 15-20 sliced lengthwise Salt Turmeric 1 pinch Urad dal 1 spoon Garlic 5 minced Pepper powder 1-2 teaspoons Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Sesame oil few spoons Curry leaves few. Method: Take a very wide, heavy bottomed skillet. Yeah, bit unusually!…for a small portion of vegetables, an extra large wok! This will […]
Other Names: Vendaikai Masala. Bhindi Subzi. Bendakaye Kura. Lady’s Finger Masala. Ingredients: Okra/lady’s finger 1/2 kilo Onions large 2 – sliced Coriander seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Cumin seeds powder 1/2 spoon Garam masala 1/4 spoon Oil few spoons. Method: Heat […]
Vendaikai Thokku / Okra Chutney / Bhidi Bhajji / Bendakaya Kura
- 23
- January
- 2011
Vendaikai Thokku: Ingredients: Okra/Lady’s finger 1/2 kiloSaltBrown Sugar /Jaggery 2 spoonsTamarind paste 1/2 spoonTurmeric 1 pinchChili powder 1 spoonGaram masala 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil few spoonsCurry leaves few. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the spices and wait till they sizzle a little.Followed by sliced/finely chopped okras. Stir-fry […]
Stuffed Whole Okras / Stuffed Lady’s Finger / Bharwa Bindi
- 03
- January
- 2011
Vendaikai Masala: Gutti Bendakaya. Stuffed Vendaikai. Bindi Nirachadhu. Stuffed Whole Okras. Stuffed Lady’s Finger. Bharwa Bindi. Ingredients: Fresh OkrasSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonGaram masala 1/4 spoonOnion grated 1/4 cupGinger-garlic paste 1/ spoonTomato 1 crushedOil for stir-frying. Method: Trim the ends and slit the okras. Now mix all the above mentioned ingredients(except oil and […]
Bhindi Karaari / Spicy Okra – Jiffy Cooking
- 05
- May
- 2010
Vendaikai Mandi Vendaikai Masala Varuval. Vendaikai Mandi. Bhendakaya Koora. Bhendakaya Kura. Masala Bhindi. Bhindi Masala(Southern Style). As I told you before’ am kind of on and off with this Veg.Fast. I am trying to tweak my cooking style, with more G-R-E-E-N(vegetables I mean) rather than R-E-D (meat and stuff). Hmmm, though its not really satisfying, […]
