Ladiesfinger/okra Masala

Here is a very simple vendi recipe.

VENDI MASALA

Ingredients:
250 grms fresh vendi
2 big red onion chopped
2 big red tomato chopped
2 green chillies chopped

¼ cup coconut

1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida powder
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste

1 tbs coriander powder
1 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder

Little coriander leaves for garnishing
Lemon juice to taste

Method:
Grind the coconut with little water to a fine paste.
Keep aside.

Wash and cut the vendi to about 2 inches in length.
Sauté the pieces in little oil, until they are not sticky.
Keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the mustard and cumin.
Let them splutter, add in the asafoetida powder.
Now add in the chopped onions and sauté till lightly brown.
Add in the tomatoes, green chillies and curry leaves.
Cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add in the chillie, coriander and turmeric powders.
Add also the salt mix well.
Now add in the vendi, stir well and cook on a low flame.
Cover the wok, and check often.

When the vendi is cooked, add in the ground coconut paste.
Mix well and let it boil once.
Add in the lemon juice and remove.
Garnish with the cut coriander leaves.