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Vendakkai Pachadi | Okra Raita
Gayathri Vijayakumar
Vendakkai Pachadi | Okra Raita is a refreshing, flavourful side where crispy fried okras and a mildly spiced coconut paste are added to Fresh, Creamy Yogurt.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
To fry the okras
1
tbsp
Coconut Oil
350
grams
Vendakkai / Okra
1/2
tsp
Salt
Coconut Paste
1/4
cup
Coconut
1/2
tsp
Cumin seeds
2
Green Chilli
For the Raita
2
cups
Yogurt
Salt
to taste
For tempering
1
tsp
Coconut Oil
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
5
Curry Leaves
1
Red Chilli
Instructions
Fry the okras
Wash and pat dry the okras. Slice the okras as desired. You can slice them in medium size or keep it thin and small.
Add coconut oil to a pan. Once hot, add the okras. Add salt. Saute on medium flame till the okras get crispy.
Prepare Coconut Paste
To a blender jar, add coconut, cumin seeds and green chillies.
Make a fine paste by adding little water.
Prepare tempering
Add coconut oil to a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilli. Switch off.
Prepare Raita
Add yogurt to a bowl. Add salt and beat well. Add the tempering and give a mix.
Finally, add the fried okras to the yogurt mixture. Adjust salt if needed. Serve.
Notes
Adjust the number of green chillies according to your desired spice level.
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