LADIESFINGER (VENDAIKAI) THEEYAL

INGREDIENTS

Ladiesfinger - 7
coconut - 3/4 cup
chilly flakes - 2 (small)
coriander powder or seeds - 2 teaspoons
jeera seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
sambar onion - 6
curry leaves - few
tomato - 1 (small)
tamarind - small lemon size
green chilly - 2 ( slit into lenghtwise)
oil - 11/2 tablespoons
salt - as per taste


METHOD

Wash and wipes the ladiesfinger. Cut it into small round and keep it aside. In a kadai put 1/2 spoon oil and fry chilly flakes, coriander, jeera, 2 sambar onion, curry leaves and coconut. Keep the flames as low and fry till it turns brown. Remove and cool it. Grind to a fine paste.

Squeeze the juice from tamarind and keep it aside.

In a kadai put the remaining oil and fry the chopped onion. Add tomato and fry for a while. When it turns brown add ladiesfinger and fry for a while. Pour some water and close it with a lid. When it is half cooked add tamarind juice and allow to cook for a while. Add masala, salt with enough water. Reduce the flame and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Ready to eat.

Note: Drumsticks and Brinjals also suits for theeyal.