LADIES FINGER/VENDAYKKA PACHADI

A very simple and easy traditional kerala recipe which is a tasty side dish for rice and a must in Kerala traditional banquet...

Ingredients

Ladies finger:  10 nos ( medium size)

Thick curd: 500 ml

Coconut oil: l tbs

Salt: to taste

For seasoning:

Coconut oil: 2 tsp

Mustard: 1 tsp

Shallots: 3 to 4 nos

Green chillies: 4 to 5 nos

Curry leaves: 1 stalk

Dry red chilly : 2 to 3 nos

Cumin seed: half tsp (optional)

Method

1.  Wash ladies fingers and cut into very fine round slices.

2.  Keep the kadai or non stick pan on flame and add one tbsp of oil.

3.  Add sliced ladies fingers to it and fry till it becomes crispy.  Don't forget to stirr continuously and the flame should be in low to medium.

4.  When it done transfer to a plate and keep aside.

5.  In a serving bowl mix the curd well with a fork or spoon.  Don't forget to add salt as per your taste

6.  Chop shallots finely

7.  Slice green chillies.

To seasoning:

1.  Heat a kadai, we can use the same kadai which we used to fry ladies fingers n add oil.
2.  Sputter mustard and then add red chilly flakes, cumin seed, curry leaves, shallots n green chillies.
3. Saute well till shallots becomes slightly brown colour.
4. When it dones pour to the curd and close it with the lid.
5.  Don't mix it now.
6.  Mix well just before serving....