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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

To fry the okras

  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 350 grams Vendakkai / Okra
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Coconut Paste

  • ¼ cup Coconut
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Green Chilli

For the Raita

  • 2 cups Yogurt
  • Salt to taste

For tempering

  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon 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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