Vendaikai (Okra) Puli Kootu Recipe

Step 1: To begin with theVendaikai (Okra) Puli Kootu Recipe, first Clean lady’s finger and chop them to small pieces

Step 2: Use wet cloth or wet issue to clean lady’s finger

Step 3: Do not wash them in water as they tend to stick

Step 4: In case of washing them with water, dry them completely and wipe with a cloth

Step 5: Soak tamarind in a hot water and set aside for 10-15 minutes

Step 6: Extract tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and discard the pulpHeat oil in a kadai

Step 7: Add mustard seed, curry leaves and garlicAdd chopped onions and fry until they become transparent

Step 8: Add ginger garlic paste followed by tomato

Step 9: Cook until tomatoes become mushyAdd chopped vendaikai (Okra) and fry them for about 5- 6 minutesPour tamarind water and salt according to your tasteCook until lady’s finger is cooked and water is absorbed

Step 10: In case of gravy, adjust water level according to your requirements

Step 11: Serve this Vendaikai Puli Kootu along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha for a perfect lunch