Friday, October 21, 2011

Bhindhi masala / vendaikai poriyal

Ingredients:

Ladies finger (slitted length wise): 1 cup
Tomato :1/2( roughly chopped)
Onion :1
Green chillies (slitted length wise):2
Turmeric powder :1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder :1/2 tsp
Jeera : 1tsp
Mustard seeds 
Urad dal 
Oil
Salt
Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method:

Heat oil in a kadai, then add mustard seeds, urad dal & cumin seeds.
Once the mustard seeds starts spluttering, then add chopped onions& saute well.
Then add bhindhi to this mixture & saute well.
Add green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilly powder & saute.
At this stage, add roughly chopped tomatoes & mix well.
Once the bindhi is cooked 50% , then add little water to this.
Wait, until it's dried (no water), then turn off the stove.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Bhindhi masala is ready to serve.

It goes well with roti/rice.

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