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Vedakkai Thoran Recipe - Kerala Style Bhindi Stir Fry
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Vedakkai Thoran Recipe - Kerala Style Bhindi Stir Fry

A diabetic friendly Kerala Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces, pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped, fresh coconut - grated. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳

Calories
595kcal
Estimated Cost
225-375
Carbs71g
Protein24g
Fats24g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

10 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Vendakkai Thoran Recipe, firstly prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready

  2. 2

    Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed wok/kadai; add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle

    sprig curry leaves(1)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Add the chopped onions and saute until the onions become tender

    pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2)
  4. 4

    Once the onions are soft and tender, add the green chilies, cut Vendakkai (bhindi) and sprinkle salt

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - slit into half and cut into 1 inch pieces(500 grams)pearl onions (sambar onions) - finely chopped(10)green chillies - finely chopped(2)salt - to taste
  5. 5

    Cover the pan, with the lid slightly ajar and cook the Vendakkai until it is soft

  6. 6

    Keep stirring intermittently until it is cooked through

  7. 7

    Once the Vendakkai is cooked through, add the turmeric powder, grated coconut and saute for a few more minutes

    fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)
  8. 8

    Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

    salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Once done, transfer the Vendakkai Thoran to a serving bowl and serve warm

  10. 10

    Make the delicious Vendakkai Thoran Recipe and serve it along with Kuruku Kaalan (Raw Bananas in Coconut Curry) and Steamed Rice for a delicious lunch

    fresh coconut - grated(1/4 cup)sprig curry leaves(1)

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