Vendaikai Thokku / Okra Chutney / Bhidi Bhajji / Bendakaya Kura
- 23
- January
- 2011
Vendaikai Thokku:
Ingredients:
Okra/Lady’s finger 1/2 kilo
Salt
Brown Sugar /Jaggery 2 spoons
Tamarind paste 1/2 spoon
Turmeric 1 pinch
Chili powder 1 spoon
Garam masala 1 pinch
Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon
Sesame oil few spoons
Curry 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 briefly and add all the other ingredients. Cover and cook till tender.
Serve to go with rotis or pulkahs.
I have made this before – but without adding jaggery/brown sugar. Thats a new tip for me.
new taste using jaggery in okra like it try soon
Thats a delicious side dish,love it.
looks perfect and delicious dear….
The word thokku itself makes my mouth water, looks very delicious.
The okra bhaji is looking good, Malar. Coincidentally, my last post is an okra bhaji too
This looks delish, sesame oil is just wonderful addition