To begin with theVendaikai (Okra) Puli Kootu Recipe, first Clean lady’s finger and chop them to small pieces. Use wet cloth or wet issue to clean lady’s finger. Do not wash them in water as they tend to stick. In case of washing them with water, dry them completely and wipe with a cloth.

Soak tamarind in a hot water and set aside for 10-15 minutes. Extract tamarind juice from the soaked tamarind and discard the pulp

Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seed, curry leaves and garlic

Add chopped onions and fry until they become transparent.

Add ginger garlic paste followed by tomato. Cook until tomatoes become mushy

Add chopped vendaikai (Okra) and fry them for about 5- 6 minutes

Pour tamarind water and salt according to your taste

Cook until lady’s finger is cooked and water is absorbed. In case of gravy, adjust water level according to your requirements.

Serve this Vendaikai Puli Kootu along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha for a perfect lunch.