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 Sunflower 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: 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 6 cloves Garlic; 2 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 2 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 Green Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 200 grams Ladies Finger, Slices; 1 tbsp Tamarind; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 1.5 tsp Chana Dal

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

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving142 cal

Spicemild

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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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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

Cooking for4 servings

Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger, Roughly Chopped2 inch
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli2
Salt1.5 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ladies Finger, Slices200 grams
Tamarind1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Chana Dal1.5 tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
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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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.
Mustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerDried Kashmiri Red ChilliSunflower OilUrad Dal (whole)Chana Dal
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.
SaltGreen ChilliCurry leavesLadies FingerTamarind
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 Sunflower 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.