Vendaikai / ladies finger fry

Ingredients:

Vendaikaai/Ladies finger - 250 gms

Onion - 1 big size

Garlic - 6-8 pods

Chilli powder - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1tspn

Jeera - 1/4 tspn

Channa dhal & urad dhal - 1/2 tspn

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Oil- 1 to 2 tbsp

Salt needed

Recipe:

> Chop onions and crush the garlic before starting the process

> Wash the ladies finger well with water and cut into half or one-inch size 

> In a pan add oil and let it heat once heated add the mustard seeds, jeera, channa, and urad dhal. 

> Once it turns golden color add the crushed garlic pods add then add the chopped onions.

> once it turns translucent add the curry leaves and ladies finger. 

> Let the ladies finger cook for a minute and then add the chili powder and salt.

> Mix well and little water to get cooked well. Close the lids for 5 minutes in a low flame

> The yummy ladies' finger fry is ready. Serve hot with curd rice, sambar rice, and enjoy your food. 

Recipe by: Adhilakshmi Rajesh