Ladies Finger Fry
Enjoy a spicy and crispy Vendakkai Varuval, made with sliced ladies finger tossed in a flavorful blend of spices and shallow-fried to perfection. This South Indian-style stir-fry, also known as bhindi fry or bendakaya varuval, is perfect as a side dish with rice, rasam, or curd for a satisfying and crunchy meal.
Description
Okra Fry (Ladies Finger)
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 mins
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA ingredient data and estimated oil absorption during frying.
🧄 Ingredients
- 250 g okra (ladies finger), washed and completely dried
- 2 Tbsp oil (sunflower or peanut)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 green chili, slit (optional)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves
🍽️ Instructions
- Rinse and fully dry okra—cut into 1–1.5 cm pieces. Moisture makes it slimy :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and green chili; let seeds splutter.
- Add sliced onions; sauté until translucent. Then stir in ginger and chili (if used) for 30 s :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Lower heat, add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder; stir to combine.
- Add okra pieces, salt; mix well. Cover and cook on low, stirring every few minutes until tender (~14–15 mins) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Uncover, sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander; stir once and switch off :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Serve hot with roti, rice, or as a snack.
Ingredients (Plain List)
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250 g okra, washed and dried
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2 Tbsp oil (sunflower or peanut)
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½ tsp cumin seeds
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1 green chili, slit (optional)
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp garam masala
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Salt, to taste
Additional information
| calories | 100-120 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 10-15 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Fat | 6-8 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Cuisine Type | Bengali, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, High‑Fiber, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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