How long does Vendakkai Poriyal take?

37 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vendakkai Poriyal serve?

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

Is Vendakkai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vendakkai Poriyal 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 Poriyal?

2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Ladies Finger, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 40 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vendakkai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vendakkai Poriyal?

About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vendakkai Poriyal

Name: Vendakkai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 500 grams Ladies Finger, Slices; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 40 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

37 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 22 min

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Also known as vendakkai varuval, bhindi fry, bhindi sabzi · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Vendakkai poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of ladies finger with onion, green chilli and coconut. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam, Lunchbox

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit8 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ladies Finger, Slices500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated40 grams

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	170kcal	680kcal
Protein	3.6g	14g
Carbohydrate	15g	60g
Fat	12g	47g
Fibre	5.9g	24g
Sugar	3.7g	15g

Method

1
Wash the ladies finger and dry it fully with a clean cloth. Trim both ends and cut it into thin round slices. Peel and finely chop the onion, slit the green chillies and rinse the curry leaves.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add urad dal, curry leaves and green chilli, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the onion and fry on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes until it turns soft and light golden.
Onion
4
Add the sliced ladies finger, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and cook uncovered on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the okra is soft and the sticky texture reduces.
Ladies FingerTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
5
Add the grated coconut and mix gently. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes until the coconut is warmed through and the poriyal stays dry.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Vendakkai Poriyal take?: 37 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vendakkai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vendakkai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vendakkai Poriyal 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 Poriyal?: 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Ladies Finger, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 40 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vendakkai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vendakkai Poriyal?: About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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