How long does Lady's Finger Chutney take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lady's Finger Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Lady's Finger Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lady's Finger Chutney spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Lady's Finger Chutney?

200 grams Ladies Finger, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lady's Finger Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lady's Finger Chutney?

About 142 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lady's Finger Chutney

Name: Lady's Finger Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1½ tsp Chana Dal; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic; 2 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 200 grams Ladies Finger, Slices; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 Green Chilli; 1 tbsp Tamarind

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Vendaikkai Chutney, Chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Lady's finger chutney, or vendaikkai chutney, of charred okra, shallots, garlic, chana dal and tamarind. Mild, serves 4, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Chana Dal1½ tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Ginger, Roughly Chopped2 inch
Garlic6 cloves
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ladies Finger, Slices200 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Green Chilli2
Tamarind1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	142kcal	568kcal
Protein	3.2g	13g
Carbohydrate	15g	60g
Fat	8.7g	35g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	4.6g	18g

Cookd masalas for ladies finger

Chettinad Masala
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Chettinad Masalafrom ₹94

Method

1
In a pan add oil, channa dal, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds, and saute until the colour starts changing. Now add shallots, ginger, garlic, and dried red chilli. Saute until there are char marks on the shallots. Remove it from the pan and let it cool on a plate.
OilChana DalUrad Dal (whole)Mustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicDried Kashmiri Red Chilli
2
Now, in the same pan, add curry leaves and lady finger. Keep sauteing until there are char marks on the lady fingers. Turn off the heat and add salt, green chilli, and tamarind.
Curry leavesLadies FingerSaltGreen ChilliTamarind
3
Let it cool, once fully cool, add it all into a blender and blend it into a fine paste. Serve it with hot rice, dosa, or idli, and enjoy.

Before you start

How long does Lady's Finger Chutney take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lady's Finger Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lady's Finger Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lady's Finger Chutney spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Lady's Finger Chutney?: 200 grams Ladies Finger, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lady's Finger Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lady's Finger Chutney?: About 142 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes

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Akash😏January 2025
why is this like this 😑😅
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Sushmitha NagarajanApril 2024
This is not a chutney, this is a Thuvaiyal. It's alright, not a great dish.