Vendakkai Puli Kootu

Ingredients:

20 Lady's Finger (washed, dried and Cut into 1 inch pieces)

3 cloves of Garlic (peeled and chopped)

1 Onion (chopped)

3 strands of curry leaves

2 Tomato (chopped)

3 Green chillies (cut into 1/2)

1 small lime size tamarind ball

1/4 tsp Fenugreek seed

1/4 tsp Mustard seed

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tbsp Sambar powder

1 tbsp Coriander powder

2 tbsp coconut milk

2 tbsp Gingerly oil

Salt to taste

Method:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and saute the lady's fingers till half cooked. Keep aside.
• Soak the tamarind in a cup of water for 10 mins and strain the water.
• Heat the remaining oil in a wok and add the fenugreek, mustard, garlic, onion, curry leaves and chillies. Stir fry for 2 mins.
• Then add the tomatoes and the turmeric, sambar and coriander powders. Fry till the oil separates from the masala. Keep on low flame.
• Now add the Lady's finger and salt. Fry for few minutes. Add the strained tamarind water and cover the pan.
• When the lady's finger is fully cooked, add the coconut milk and cook for 5 more mins on low flame.
• Serve the tasty tangy vendakkai puli kootu with plain rice, dhal and pappadam.