Vendakka Thoran | Okra Stir-Fry with Coconut

Vendakka Thoran

Quick and easy Okra stir fry with coconut.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:

1. Vendakka /Okra,sliced- 1.5 cups
2. Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
3. Curry leaves – Few
4. Green chilies,sliced- 1 or 2 ( according to taste)
5. Garlic,finely chopped – 1 clove
6. Onion or shallots,finely chopped – 1 tbsp
7. Turmeric powder- 1/8 tsp
8. Cumin powder – 1/8 tsp
9. Water – as required
10. Grated coconut- 2 to 2.5 tbsp (or as required)
11. Salt – to taste
12. Coconut oil- as required

Instructions:

Heat  oil in  a pan, add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Now add curry leaves,green chilies,garlic and onion.Saute for few seconds or until onion turns translucent.Reduce flame to low,add turmeric powder and cumin powder.Mix well.

Immediately add vendakka /okra and mix well.Cook over medium low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.Now add salt to taste.Sprinkle some water ,cover and cook until it is done.(Make sure you stir it every 2 to 3 minutes to avoid burning.)

Now add grated coconut and mix well.Cook for few more minutes.Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your taste.