Vendakkaai (or) OKRA (or) Lady's finger kara kulambu (Spicy Sambar)

Vendakkaai (or) OKRA (or) Lady's finger kara kulambu (Spicy Sambar)

Ingredients:

Okra - 250 gms
Onion : 1 Nos( medium size)
Tomato : 2 Nos( medium Size)
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic: 4 to 5 pods
Curry Leaves: 10 leaves
Tamarind : small quantity
Water - 1 cup
Salt: as per your requirement
Chilli Powder: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder: a pinch
Cooking Oil : 2 teaspoons

Cooking Method:

First soak the tamarind in water and keep it aside for about 15 to 20 mins. Now cut the top and the bottom end of Okra. now cut the okra into small pieces (round shape). Now cut garlic, onion and tomato into small pieces.Now squeeze the tamarind soaked in the water so that the juice of tamarind is fully extracted. If you want you can add water while squeezing. Make sure too much of water will make the gravy watery (liquid). Now heat the pan and add oil to it. Once the oil is heated add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Now add onion and garlic. Fry the mixture until the onion turns golden brown. Now add the OKRA and cook in medium until the stickiness of it is gone. Now add tomato and then mix well with okra. Add chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix it well with okra for a minute. Now add the tamarind water which is kept aside. Now cook in medium heat for about 10 to 15 mins. Once you feel the Okra is boiled well you can turn of the hob and the kara kulambu is ready to serve. Can be used with rice, dosa and idli.