VENDAKKAI KOVAKKAI VARUVAL | OKRA GHERKIN FRY

I had few Vendakkai ( Okra ) and some Kovakkai ( Gherkin / Ivy gourd ) left over from last week grocery shopping , So this recipe was born with the Combo of those two Vendakkai and Kovakkai by cooking with Yogurt ( Curd ) . I have already Posted Kovakkai ( Gherkins )  Varuval here , and Vendakkai ( Okra ) Varuval here and here .    So off to today's Post . 

VENDAKKAI KOVAKKAI VARUVAL | OKRA GHERKIN FRY

  Ingredients:

• Okra / Ladies finger / Vendakkai - 10 number , Sliced
• Ivy gourd / Kovakkai - 15 number ,  sliced
• Yogurt - 2 tablespoon , beaten
• Onion - 1 number , chopped
• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red Chilli powder - 2 tea spoon
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Okra Tindora Varuval ( Fry )

Method:

Heat oil in a wok , add oil , add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop . Now add the urad dhal and fry till it turns brown .Now add the onions and fry till they become translucent .

 

Add the Sliced Vendakkai ( okra ) and Kovakkai ( Ivy gourd / Gherkin ) , turmeric powder  , red chilli powder , and salt and Mix .

Now add the Yogurt ( Curd ) and Mix .

The Vegetables will get cooked in the yogurt, so do not add water .Fry till they turn golden brown in color .

Enjoy this with Steamed rice and curry of your Choice .

Check out the other Stir Fry ( Varuval ) recipes by clicking here .

Note :

• The yogurt could be skipped and water could be sprinkled  if you want to make the  dish Vegan .
• Sambar powder could also be used in place of Red chilli Powder .

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