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Okhra is commonly known as ladies finger and is high in medicinal and nutritional value. It has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, good for bones, lowers cholesterol, relieves constipation and good for hair. It contains Vitamin B, Vitamin C, calcium , folic acid, rich in fiber and low in calories.

Pachadi is a traditional dish of Kerala and is prepared for onam and features in sadya(feast). It is a simple dish prepared with fresh vegetable, coconut and yogurt. The recipe given below is prepared using ladies finger which is sauteed in oil and then cooked in yogurt coconut sauce. It is tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and served as an accompaniment with rice.

INGREDIENTS

  1. Lady’s Finger /Vendakkai – 200 gms
  2. Salt to taste
  3. Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

FOR WET GRIND

  1. Freshly grated Coconut  3/4 tea cup
  2. Thick Curd     1  1/2 tea cup
  3. Green chillies   1-2
  4. Mustard seeds   1/4 tsp

For Tempering

  1. Coconut oil – 1 tsp
  2. Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  3. Curry leaves
  4. Broken dry red chillies  1-2

Method

  1. Wash and pat dry the lady’s finger. Cut into fine small round pieces.
  2. Heat a kadai with oil. Add the lady’s finger pieces, and saute for 8- 10 minutes, on low heat, stirring every now and then. Add salt. It should cook and turn little crisp.
  3. In the meanwhile, grind coconut, green chillies, mustard seeds and curd to a smooth paste.
  4. Add the coconut paste into the fried lady’s finger. Mix well and check for seasoning. Simmer it for a minute on low heat. Turn off the fire.
  5. Heat a small frying pan with a tsp of oil. Add mustard seeds,dry red chillies and curry leaves. Once they splutter pour the seasoning over the pachadi.
  6. Serve with hot steamed rice.

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