How long does Vendakkai Peanut Fry take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vendakkai Peanut Fry serve?

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

Is Vendakkai Peanut Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vendakkai Peanut Fry 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 Vendakkai Peanut Fry?

¼ cup Peanuts, 250 grams Ladies Finger, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), ½ tsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vendakkai Peanut Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vendakkai Peanut Fry?

About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vendakkai Peanut Fry

Name: Vendakkai Peanut Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Peanuts; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); ½ tsp Chana Dal; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 4 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 250 grams Ladies Finger; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder

20 min
mild
Serves 2
15 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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5 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 bhindi peanut fry, okra peanut fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Vendakkai peanut fry from Andhra: okra cooked with dals and garlic, tossed with fried peanuts. Mild, serves 2, quick at 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Oil3 tbsp
Peanuts¼ cup
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Chana Dal½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic, Crushed4 cloves
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Ladies Finger250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	411kcal	822kcal
Protein	9.7g	19g
Carbohydrate	20g	40g
Fat	35g	70g
Fibre	8.9g	18g
Sugar	3.5g	7g

Cookd masalas for peanuts

Madras 65
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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the peanuts. Fry on low flame for 3-4 minutes or until it becomes golden brown and crispy. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
OilPeanuts
2
In the same oil, add urad dal, chana dal, dry red chilli, garlic and curry leaves. Then add the lady’s fingers and mix.
Urad Dal (split)Chana DalDry Red ChilliGarlicCurry leavesLadies Finger
3
Add salt and lemon juice, and cook for 5 minutes on high heat. Don’t cover the pan with a lid.
SaltLemon Juice
4
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Saute for 5 more minutes on medium heat.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderCumin Powder
5
Add the fried peanuts and red chilli powder. Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat and serve with any rice dish.
Red Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Vendakkai Peanut Fry take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vendakkai Peanut Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vendakkai Peanut Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vendakkai Peanut Fry 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 Vendakkai Peanut Fry?: ¼ cup Peanuts, 250 grams Ladies Finger, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), ½ tsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vendakkai Peanut Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vendakkai Peanut Fry?: About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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4 notes

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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
Best lady finger recipe!
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sharvani rajuFebruary 2026
such an easy recipe and super yum too
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
It was super delicious along with curd rice. This app is super cool 😍. Thank you cookd team 😍
vaishnaviApril 2023
it was something new try.and tastes was really like a bomb🥳💣...thank u cooked team❤️my fav page 🥰...