Vendakkai Poriyal

Ingredients:

·         ½ lbs Vendakkai (Okra) chopped in to medium thickness

·         1 Medium sized Onion

·         1 tbs Chilli powder

·         1 tbs Rice flour

·         1 tsp Mustard  seeds

·         1 tsp Urad dal

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tbs Oil

Preparation:

·       In a wide bottomed pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, onion and sauté till the onions turn light brown.

·       Add the Vendakkai (okra), chilli powder, rice flour, salt and leave it in medium heat for 5 minutes.

·       Give a constant stir and when the vendakkai (okra) becomes non sticky, crispy and well-cooked turn off the heat.

·       Check for the salt.

·       Tasty vendakkai (okra) poriyal is ready to serve with Sambar & rice / Rasam & rice.

(Note: Rice flour helps in reducing the stickiness of the vendakkai/okra)