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okra, bandakka, vendakkai, lady fingers, vegetable

Okra-Fry (bandakka/vendakkai)

This zesty, spicy, okra-fry is a perfect side for a rice curry meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Fazna Irfan

Ingredients

  • 13 Okra cut into slice
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • 1/4 a medium size Tomato diced small
  • 4 Pearl onions or 1/4 small red/purple onion thinly sliced
  • 2-3 Green chilli thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes
  • Pinch Chilli powder optional
  • 1 tbs Milk
  • Lime

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut okra into slices. Mix it with turmeric powder and salt. 


  2. Start frying them in small batches. When it starts to slightly darken drain them from excess oil and let it aside until you finish frying the rest of the okra.


  3. Once the frying is done transfer the okra to a bowl along with the sliced or chopped onions, diced tomatoes, sliced green chilli to the bowl. Along with that, you may also add chilli flakes, chilli powder, salt, lime, and milk.


  4. Mix them all well, make sure the tomatoes get crushed well with the rest of the ingredients and have it ready for your rice and curry.