Simple Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti- For Beginners-(Lady's finger )

Ingredients:
Lady's Finger- 1/2 kg
Onion-1 big chopped
Greenchillies- 2 slit
Garlic-2-3 slit
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Salt- As required
Oil-1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-1 stem

Method:

  • Wash the lady's finger and wipe the water off.
  • Slit and Cut the lady's finger lengthwise. (or in desired way)
  • In a pan add oil, mustard seeds.
  • When it begins to splutter, then add onions,greenchillies, garlic,curry leaves and saute well.
  • When the onions become light golden brown, add turmeric powder, salt and saute.
  • Now add the cut lady's finger and mix well. Cover and cook till done. Stir in between.
  • To remove the stickiness for lady's finger add 1 tsp of curd or tamarind water.