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vendakka mezhukkuperatti

Vendakka mezhukkuperatti

Non sticky okra stir fry
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10- 15 okra ladies finger
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3 tsp coconut oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the lady’s fingers and pat dry well. let it stay open for about 10 minutes Slice it to i cm long small pieces and set aside.
  • Select a heavy bottomed pan, grease the pan well with a bit of the oil and set to heat up.
  • Add in the a tsp of oil followed by one third of the okra sliced. stir well so the oil coats the okra now repeat with the second portion and then the third.
  • Sprinkle salt, add the curry leaves and leave it open for about two minutes in the heat.
  • Add the turmeric powder and stir gently .
  • On a slow heat let the okra roast gently. Toss at 5 minute intervals so as not to mush up the okra.
  • Towards the end of 15 minutes cover the pan for two minutes..just so that they steam well. make sure the okra doesn't burn
  • Serve hot

Notes

Tips to a non slimy version
  • Choose fresh and tender okra. Ensure its tender by snapping off the tapered end.
  • Never refrigerate the okra , it turns more slimy.
  • Slice the okra into 1 cm pieces, do not slice too thin.
  • Choose a heavy bottomed cast iron or nonstick pan.
  • Ensure uniform spread of oil to coat the okra, the the overall oil needed can be reduced.
  • cook on a low heat and longer time to roast well.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4g
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