WASH AND WIPE THE OKRA
Always wash okra well then wipe it well with a kitchen towel. Chop and spread in the towel and make sure no moisture in vendakkai curry
Always use thick curd
Make sure the curd you use doesn’t have whey separated. Always use thick curd
OIL FOR BENDAKAYA FRY
I have used coconut oil. You can use sesame oil/ peanut oil or any oil of your choice.
Can I add besan or rice flour
Yes, for extra crispness you can add besan or rice flour
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Ingredients
To marinate
250 grams okra 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder Required salt 2 tablespoon curd
Vendakka roast
1 tablespoon + 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed Curry leaves few 1/2 tablespoon urad dal Asafoetida
How to make vendakkai roast with step-by-step pictures
First, add okra to a wide mixing bowl
Furthermore, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, required salt, and curd; mix well
Marinate for at least 1 hour
Add oil to a wide pan and heat
Furthermore add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; splutter
Add asafoetida; mix well
Furthermore, add marinated okra; mix well and cook for 7-8 minutes
Based on your desired texture
