Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
Ingredients
200Gram Ladies Finger (Okra)
1Onion (big)
10Shallots
5Garlic
1Tomato (big)
Tamarind - size of a big lime
5tbspGrated Coconut
10Cashew nuts
½tspTurmeric powder
2tspChilli powder
2tspCoriander powder
½tspMustard seeds
½tspFenugreek seeds
Curry leaves - a sprig
3tbspOil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves to garnish
Method
1
Vendakka KaraKuzhambu or Kulambu is an easy to make curry made often for lunch, promising the benefits of okra. It is best served with rice. The Karakuzhambu can be made using brinjal, drumstick or Okra. Here, we talk of Vendakka (Okra) Karakuzhambu.
Take a look here on how to prepare this Karauzhambu with Vendakka or Okra. To start with, heat oil in a pan. Then, add in mustard seeds. When it begins to crackle you can add in fenugreek seeds. Also, wait till it becomes golden in colour.
2
Then add in small onions and garlic. When it becomes soft then add big onion and the curry leaves. Furthermore, fry it well and then add okra to it. Next, sauté it well.
3
Then add tomato, salt and all the spices. You can also sauté it till the raw smell diminishes. Then add tamarind water and cook the vendakka karakuzhambu with the pot covered. When the Okra curry is cooked well, you can go on to add in coconut and cashew paste.
4
Also make sure to add the required amount of water. Then let it cook for 2-3 minutes with the lid of the pot closed till you get the desired consistency for the vendakka karakuzhambu. Then remove the Vendakka (Okra) Karakuzhambu from fire and garnish with coriander leaves.
Recipe by : Vilasini Gopinath
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
128g
Amount per serving
Calories115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6.66g9%
Saturated Fat 0.719g4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium352mg16%
Total Carbohydrate13.29g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Total Sugars 3.75g
Protein2.53g
Vitamin A19mcg3%
Vitamin C25mg28%
Calcium7mg1%
Iron6mg34%
Potassium328mg7%
Vitamin E19mg127%
Vitamin K15mcg13%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Disclaimer : The nutrition facts given in this site is for informational purpose and indicative of the estimated serving sizes. It is only an approximate nutritional value and could change depending on the product types, brands, substitutions and amount of ingredients used.
Ingredients
Ingredients
200Gram Ladies Finger (Okra)
1Onion (big)
10Shallots
5Garlic
1Tomato (big)
Tamarind - size of a big lime
5tbspGrated Coconut
10Cashew nuts
½tspTurmeric powder
2tspChilli powder
2tspCoriander powder
½tspMustard seeds
½tspFenugreek seeds
Curry leaves - a sprig
3tbspOil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves to garnish
Directions
Method
1
Vendakka KaraKuzhambu or Kulambu is an easy to make curry made often for lunch, promising the benefits of okra. It is best served with rice. The Karakuzhambu can be made using brinjal, drumstick or Okra. Here, we talk of Vendakka (Okra) Karakuzhambu.
Take a look here on how to prepare this Karauzhambu with Vendakka or Okra. To start with, heat oil in a pan. Then, add in mustard seeds. When it begins to crackle you can add in fenugreek seeds. Also, wait till it becomes golden in colour.
2
Then add in small onions and garlic. When it becomes soft then add big onion and the curry leaves. Furthermore, fry it well and then add okra to it. Next, sauté it well.
3
Then add tomato, salt and all the spices. You can also sauté it till the raw smell diminishes. Then add tamarind water and cook the vendakka karakuzhambu with the pot covered. When the Okra curry is cooked well, you can go on to add in coconut and cashew paste.
4
Also make sure to add the required amount of water. Then let it cook for 2-3 minutes with the lid of the pot closed till you get the desired consistency for the vendakka karakuzhambu. Then remove the Vendakka (Okra) Karakuzhambu from fire and garnish with coriander leaves.
